Obama Signs Overhaul of Financial System

The law is a culmination of two years of lobbying and debate over how to respond to the excesses that caused the financial crisis.

Paul Volcker Pushes for Reform, and Regrets His Past Silence

Despite his efforts on financial legislation aiming to correct years of deregulation, Paul Volcker is concerned that banks will still have too much wiggle room.

With Financial Overhaul Near, Lobbyists Focus on Regulators

Partisans on both sides will get a second chance to influence the outcome as agencies fill in the blanks in lawmakers’ vague financial legislation.

Dodd Prepares to Depart in Triumph

Among departing senators, Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut is in the rare position of ending his run in triumph.