Three Republicans joined the Democratic majority on Thursday in an action that put Congress on a path to approve a broad expansion of oversight of the financial markets.
Stories Related to Bill To Overhaul Financial Rules Clears Hurdle In Senate Vote
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN, New York Times
Thu, 05/20/2010 - 12:14pm
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