The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is trying to encourage public retirement funds that control more than $2 trillion to buy all or part of failed lenders, taking a more direct role in propping up the banking system, said people briefed... (Continue reading)
Bloomberg By Ari Levy Jan. 31 (Bloomberg) — Banks in Florida, Maryland and Utah were closed yesterday as regulators wrapped up the busiest month for failures since the housing slump began in 2006. Ocala National Bank in Florida and Suburban Federal Savings Bank... (Continue reading)
U.S. Lacks Constitutional Authority for Loan WTP | On the day following the 221st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, WTP Chairman and constitutional activist Robert Schulz today filed a federal lawsuit in United States District Court in Albany... (Continue reading)
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says not to worry. The U.S. banking system is "safe and sound".... (Continue reading)