House Financial Services Committee Announces Two Hearings on Tuesday

Announcement of hearings by House Financial Services Committee
Hearing 1 Tuesday, September 19 at 10am ET
Hearing 2 Tuesday, September 19 at 2pm ET
Location 2128 Rayburn House Office Building
Additional info on hearings available on committee website
Press release from House Financial Services Committee

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Biden's Crypto Tax Proposal Is Attempt to 'Kill' Adoption in US, Says Financial Services Chair - Decrypt

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9/29/2023

McHenry Pushing For Stablecoin Regulation Despite Shutdown Threat

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10/4/2023

McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker, Crypto-Friendly Rep. McHenry Named Interim Speaker

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10/7/2023

Uncertainty Swirls Around House Intelligence Briefings on Israel Amid Speaker Stalemate

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Pragmatic McHenry Emerges as Compromise Speaker Candidate Despite Not Seeking Role

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Posted 9/12/2023, 7:08:41 PM