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  1. Benefits BreakthroughsRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Government Executive

    ... the congressional calendar. It also took lawmakers willing to stand up for federal benefits provisions. Reps. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., and Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., threatened not to sign the conference report on the Defense Authorization bill unless ...

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    Related Topix: Personal Finance, Retirement, US Politics, US News, Democrat, Stephen Lynch, Representative Carol Shea-Porter

  2. Inside Washington: An anti-whistleblower cultureRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday | Samoa News

    ... a nightmare since he first came forward. In a statement to The Associated Press, the committee chairman, Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., said the committee takes reprisal allegations made by witnesses "very seriously." The Office of Special Counsel, an ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  3. Inside Washington: An anti-whistleblower culture - ApRead the original story

    Monday | Guardian Unlimited

    ... a nightmare since he first came forward. In a statement to The Associated Press, the committee chairman, Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., said the committee takes reprisal allegations made by witnesses "very seriously." The Office of Special Counsel, an ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  4. Inside Washington: An anti-whistle-blower cultureRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Lincoln Daily News

    ... a nightmare since he first came forward. In a statement to The Associated Press, the committee chairman, Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., said the committee takes reprisal allegations made by witnesses "very seriously." The Office of Special Counsel, an ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  5. Obama Fails to Protect Whistleblowers on Waste, FraudRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 20 | News Max

    ... a nightmare since he first came forward. In a statement to The Associated Press, the committee chairman, Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., said the committee takes reprisal allegations made by witnesses "very seriously." The Office of Special Counsel, an ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  6. Bank of America Names New CEORead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 16 | CBS News

    ... customers, is considered particularly vulnerable to unemployment, which remains at double-digit levels. Edolphus Towns, Democratic chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said he hopes Moynihan ...

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    Related Topix: Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, University of North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina, Fleetboston Financial, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  7. Whistleblower claims Marine backlashRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Dec 20 | KRQE

    ... a nightmare since he first came forward. In a statement to The Associated Press, the committee chairman, Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., said the committee takes reprisal allegations made by witnesses "very seriously." The Office of Special Counsel, an ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  8. Brian Moynihan to succeed Ken Lewis as BofA CEORead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Dec 17 | 6 ABC

    ... step down early. Lewis said Wednesday he believes Moynihan "is the right person to lead our company forward." Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said he hopes Moynihan "appreciates the debt ...

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    Related Topix: Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, Small Business, Personal Finance, US Politics, Elijah Cummings, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  9. Citing Our Investigation into University of Phoenix, Congressman Calls for Hearings

    Friday Dec 18 | ProPublica

    ... addressed to Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, and Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Neither committee has moved to act upon Cummings' ...

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    Related Topix: University of Phoenix, US Politics, Elijah Cummings, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, George Miller

  10. BankAm names Moynihan new CEO

    Thursday Dec 17 | Express India

    ... criticized by analysts and even the committee's chairman. US House Rules and Oversight Committee chairman Edolphus Towns, D-NY, said after the hearing that Moynihan 'didn't show the kind of leadership a company would seem to need.' Investors appear ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, North Carolina

  11. Towns Stresses PPM Overhaul in LetterRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | Radio World

    I see Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has firmed up his direction to those testifying in the recent hearing on the Arbitron Portable People Meter.

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    Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

  12. Brian Moynihan to succeed Ken Lewis as BofA CEORead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Dec 17 | KATU - News - Business

    ... step down early. Lewis said Wednesday he believes Moynihan "is the right person to lead our company forward." Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said he hopes Moynihan "appreciates the debt ...

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    Related Topix: Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, Small Business, Personal Finance, US Politics, Elijah Cummings, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  13. Bank of America names Brian Moynihan as new CEORead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Dec 17 | The Topeka Capital-Journal

    ... customers, is considered particularly vulnerable to unemployment, which remains at double-digit levels. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said he hopes Moynihan "appreciates the debt Bank of ...

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    Related Topix: Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, North Carolina, University of North Carolina Charlotte, Fleetboston Financial, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  14. Hill Missing Forest for Crisis Trees

    Thursday Dec 17 | On Wall Street

    ... their hearings on issues related to the crisis, like the B of A-Merrill deal, have made a difference. Rep. Edolphus Towns, the chairman of the House oversight panel, said its hearings affected the Charlotte banking company's actions. "Public ...

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    Related Topix: Financial Services, Banking, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and Co, Investment Services, Insurance, American International Group, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  15. Bank of America Names Moynihan Next CEORead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | ABC News

    ... y criticized by analysts and even the committee's chairman. U.S. House Rules and Oversight Committee chairman Edolphus Towns, D-NY, said after the hearing that Moynihan "didn't show the kind of leadership a company would seem to need."

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    Related Topix: Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, North Carolina, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  16. Bank of America names retail banking head Brian Moynihan as new CEO to succeed Ken LewisRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | The Chronicle-Journal

    ... customers, is considered particularly vulnerable to unemployment, which remains at double-digit levels. Edolphus Towns, Democratic chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said he hopes Moynihan ...

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    Related Topix: Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, North Carolina, University of North Carolina Charlotte, Fleetboston Financial, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  17. Brian Moynihan Named Bank Of America CEORead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | The Huffington Post

    ... step down early. Lewis said Wednesday he believes Moynihan "is the right person to lead our company forward." Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said he hopes Moynihan "appreciates the debt ...

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    Related Topix: Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, Small Business, Personal Finance, US Politics, Elijah Cummings, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  18. Bank Of America Names Brian Moynihan Next CEORead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Dec 17 | The Post Chronicle

    ... criticized by analysts and even the committee's chairman. U.S. House Rules and Oversight Committee chairman Edolphus Towns, D-NY, said after the hearing that Moynihan "didn't show the kind of leadership a company would seem to need." Investors ...

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    Related Topix: Banking, Bank of America, Financial Services, North Carolina, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Bank of New York

  19. Rep. Edolphus Towns: Are Bank Executives Really Stuck in the Fog?

    Tuesday Dec 15 | The Huffington Post

    ... take the time to check the weather. It would be inexcusable for them to get caught in the fog. Follow Rep. Edolphus Towns on Twitter: www.twitter.com/OversightDems President Obama didn't exactly look thrilled as he stared at the Polycom speakerphone ...

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  20. Arbitron people meters draw criticism in HouseRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 15 | New York Daily News

    Rep. Edolphus Towns has warned radio company Arbitron that their Portable People Meter doesn't reflect proper minority listenership.

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    Related Topix: Computers, Arbitron, Advertising, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Entertainment, Television