Barney Frank

Barney Frank Disses Gay Equality March

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 12, 2009

Barney Frank turned his acid wit on gay marchers. As usual, he's right. more >>

Barney Frank Lashes Out at Protester for Nazi Remark

Nation & World - August 19, 2009

Frank confronts a woman with a derogatory poster of Obama during a heated town hall meeting. more >>

Joe Scarborough's Secret to Success: Play Nice

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 19, 2009

The TV and radio host doesn't yell at his guests. more >>

Will the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Expand to $15,000?

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - June 12, 2009

Senator introduces a bill that would make sweeping changes to the tax incentive. more >>

The Lesson of Barney Frank and Joel the Harvard Law Student: Ideas Matter

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - April 10, 2009

Ideas matter. So do intellectual depth and precision. Frank wasn't bullying--he was being honest. more >>

Barney Frank, Asked About Economic Crisis, Blames Everyone Else, Including Questioner

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - April 9, 2009

Asked about his role in financial crisis, congressman blames everybody else, including the questioner. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Barney Frank

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - March 27, 2009

Frank is a representative from Massachusetts and the chair of the House Financial Services Committee. more >>

Act Your Age! Barney Frank Barks at CodePink Ladies

By Paul Bedard and Amanda Ruggeri - Washington Whispers - March 25, 2009

Frank just couldn't stand those CodePink screamers in his House Financial Services Committee hearing. more >>

GOP Irked With Barney Frank's Slap at Boehner Over Geithner

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - March 20, 2009

The GOP is mad about Barney Frank's slap at House Minority Leader John Boehner. more >>

'People Are Outraged' Over Banking Situation

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - February 13, 2009

Mortgage help for homeowners is coming, says Rep. Barney Frank. more >>

Barney Frank’s 2009 Congressional Playbook

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - December 19, 2008

A look at what the House Financial Services Committee will be working on next year more >>

The 10 Dopiest Business and Economy Leaders of 2008

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - December 16, 2008

From Madoff to Mozilo, they're all here. more >>

Are Bailout Funds for Foreclosure Mitigation? Frank Vs. Paulson

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - November 19, 2008

The two disagree about whether TARP cash should be used to keep distressed borrowers in their homes. more >>

Detroit Bailout? Barney Frank Vs. Richard Shelby

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - November 17, 2008

Leading Congressmen take opposing sides of the debate more >>

5 Members of Congress Who Have Criticized the Bailout Changes

Opinion - November 14, 2008

Democrats and Republicans have voiced concerns over the changes to the $700 billion bailout. more >>

Barney Frank to Banks: TARP Cash Isn’t for Acquisitions

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - November 3, 2008

Democrat is ‘deeply disappointed’ with how some banks are using their bailout funds more >>

A Sell Signal on the Pentagon

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - October 28, 2008

Wall Street thinks defense spending is going down. more >>

Barney Frank's Fannie and Freddie Racism Regarding the Financial Crisis

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - October 8, 2008

There's plenty of blame to go around on the financial crisis—but criticism isn't racism. more >>

Bill O’Reilly vs. Barney Frank

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 3, 2008

Conservative talk show host and Democratic congressman go at it. more >>

FDIC Deposit Insurance Limits Could Increase

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 30, 2008

The government might expand its safety net for bank deposits. more >>

Barney Frank Skewers GOP 'Hypersensitivity'

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 30, 2008

Democratic lawmaker mocks Republican rationale for the bailout bill's demise. more >>

Barney Frank 'Fesses Up on Financial Crisis

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - September 23, 2008

Democrats in Congress deserve ample blame for the Wall Street meltdown. more >>

Congress Nears Historic Vote on $700 Billion Bailout Plan for Wall Street

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - September 22, 2008

The measure, which could pass this week, would redefine the government's role in the economy. more >>

Responding Frank-ly—I Fire Back on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - September 12, 2008

Frank's still playing fast and loose with history in his response on Fannie and Freddie. more >>

Speaking Frank-ly—Barney Frank Fires Back on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac