A new DU feature that I would love to see - the Congress forum added to

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the "Big Forums" that appears on everyone's GP or Latest page.

You already can recommend threads from that forum and it could be used to track bills that are introduced or just to educate on the working of Congress.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=308

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1. Someone recommended this thread because it had a

<0 minutes ago.

OMG I fell like someone sent me a heart.

:)

:)

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2. Easy come, easy go :( n/t

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3. kick - Geithner will be testifying shortly before a joint committee

topics...new regs, derivatives.

[annabanana]

4. This sound like a great idea. . . .It could be fired up when

Congress is in session.

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5. It could be very useful on important legislation...

making it part of the Big Forums will make sure that it gets noticed.

Thanks.

:)

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6. *****Joint Committee Hearing on Derivatives*****

"Congress Considers new derivatives market regulations

Treasury Sec. Geithner is reviewing the Obama administration’s proposal to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives market before a joint hearing of the House Agriculture & Financial Services Cmtes. The Obama proposal calls for increased documentation for all derivative dealers & traders."

http://cspan.org/Watch/C-SPAN3_wm.aspx

http://cspan.org/

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7. good idea.

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8. Thanks :) n/t

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9. another kick n/t

[HOLOS]

10. YES!

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11. Thanks for the kick...

this is my third or fourth attempt on the same subject.

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