WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Financial Services Committee has voted to set new rules for credit rating agencies, which lawmakers say misled investors by giving high marks to risky securities tied to subprime mortgages.
The proposal was approved by a 49-14 Wednesday vote in a rare bipartisan show of support.
The bill, by Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Paul Kanjorski, is the panel's latest attempt to tighten the rules of the road for financial institutions after last year's market crisis.
Hagan joins Keller Williams Realty
Maureen Hagan has joined the staff of professional real estate associates at Keller Williams Realty. She will be located out of the Newburyport office on Merrimac Street and also affiliated with the realty's Topsfield, Beverly and Salem locations.
BOSTON — Grocery stores in Massachusetts would no longer be required to put price tags on each item and could instead deploy price scanners for consumers to use, under long-stalled legislation that quietly cleared the House this month.
Perry to join Anna Jaques Hospital
Danielle Perry has been named director of marketing and public relations for Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, effective May 30. In this role, she will be responsible for all marketing and public relations activities in support of the hospital and medical staff's strategic priorities, including showcasing clinical programs and physician practices.
Annual Food Show: A Salute to Our Heroes tomorrow
Shaheen Bros., Inc. of Amesbury and the Home Base Program announced an Annual Food Show: A Salute to Our Heroes will be held tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Frank Jones Center, 400 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, N.H.
Personal training facility opens in Salisbury
A new business offering a one-of-a-kind workout experience has recently opened its doors in Salisbury. All Natural Training is a personal training studio that caters to those who want to work out, but don't like the typical gym environment.
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