Sen Corker says sides nearing on consumer watchdog

Washington : DC : USA | Mar 09, 2010 at 10:36 AM PST

Source: International Business Times

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Television, said the committee will work through "administrative issues" regarding the consumer watchdog plan on Tuesday and Wednesday. He also said some key members of the committee have a meeting with Treasury Department officials on Tuesday. Corker has crossed party lines to work with Christopher... FULL ARTICLE AT International Business Times

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