Thursday, July 16, 2009

Opening Statement, Witness Testimony and Webcast of the Joint Oversight Hearing titled: "Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout? Part III"

On Thursday, July 16, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and Subcommittee on Domestic Policy continued its joint investigation of the Bank of America – Merrill Lynch merger with a hearing titled: “Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout? Part III.” This was the third in a series of hearings examining the events surrounding Bank of America’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch and its receipt of Federal financial assistance. The sole witness for Thursday’s hearing was the former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson.

The hearing will took place in room 2154 Rayburn House Office Building. To view the webcast of the hearing, please click on the link below:

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