U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (L) and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testify at the House Financial Services Committee hearing on "Oversight of Implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and of Government Lending and Insurance Facilities; Impact on Economy and Credit Availability" on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this November 18, 2008 file photo. The cast of characters who will tackle overhauling America's financial regulation system ranges from the nation's first black president to the Securities and Exchange Commission's first female chair. Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (L) and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testify at the House Financial Services Committee hearing on "Oversight of Implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and of Government Lending and Insurance Facilities; Impact on Economy and Credit Availability" on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this November 18, 2008 file photo. The cast of characters who will tackle overhauling America's financial regulation system ranges from the nation's first black president to the Securities and Exchange Commission's first female chair.

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  1. U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (R) and former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson testify at the House Financial Services Committee hearing on "Oversight of Implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and of Government Lending and Insurance Facilities; Impact on Economy and Credit Availability" on Capitol Hill in Washington in this November 18, 2008 file photo. In September 2008, a turbulent month that saw the fall or near-death experience of industry giants like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers, Paulson met with Bernanke numerous times. At the time, Bernanke eagerly backed a proposal by Paulson that was widely criticized for being way too thin on details, weighing in at a mere three pages -- and with nary a mention of Wall Street pay.

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  1. U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (R) and former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson testify at the House Financial Services Committee hearing on "Oversight of Implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and of Government Lending and Insurance Facilities; Impact on Economy and Credit Availability" on Capitol Hill in Washington in this November 18, 2008 file photo. In September 2008, a turbulent month that saw the fall or near-death experience of industry giants like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers, Paulson met with Bernanke numerous times. At the time, Bernanke eagerly backed a proposal by Paulson that was widely criticized for being way too thin on details, weighing in at a mere three pages -- and with nary a mention of Wall Street pay.
  2. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Barney Frank (D-MA) questions Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  3. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  4. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  5. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  6. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  7. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  8. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 30: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Schapiro listens during a public roundtable meeting at the headquarters of SEC September 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. The meeting was to discuss possible measures to limit the short selling of stocks.
  9. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 30: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Schapiro speaks during a public roundtable meeting at the headquarters of SEC September 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. The meeting was to discuss possible measures to limit the short selling of stocks.
  10. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 30: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Schapiro (L) listens during a public roundtable meeting at the headquarters of SEC September 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. The meeting was to discuss possible measures to limit the short selling of stocks.
  11. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 30: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Schapiro speaks during a public roundtable meeting at the headquarters of SEC September 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. The meeting was to discuss possible measures to limit the short selling of stocks.
  12. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 30: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Schapiro listens during a public roundtable meeting at the headquarters of SEC September 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. The meeting was to discuss possible measures to limit the short selling of stocks.
  13. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 30: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Schapiro (L) listens during a public roundtable meeting at the headquarters of SEC September 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. The meeting was to discuss possible measures to limit the short selling of stocks.

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