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Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner challenged the Office of Thrift Supervision to block $165 million in bonuses at American International Group Inc. as lawmakers seek a tax on more than 70 percent of the payouts.
Continuing to push federal regulators
Mar 21 2009
Senator Warner is continuing to push federal regulators to use their existing authority to recover improper and inappropriate bonus payments made to certain executives at AIG and other financial firms receiving federal bailout assistance.
Holding regulators accountable
Mar 19 2009
Senator Warner asked top regulators today why the federal government has not used existing regulatory law to block – or recover – the shocking bonuses we’ve seen at AIG and others in the troubled financial services industry.
Fixing the AIG mess
Mar 18 2009
Senator Warner did a series of interviews with local television stations around Virginia this afternoon to discuss how we can fix the mess over the AIG rentention payments and make sure it doesn't happen again in the future.
Feeding older Virginians
Mar 18 2009
Senator Warner announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released nearly $2.3 million in federal stimulus funds to Virginia's food assistance agencies.
Warner demands repayment of AIG bonuses
Mar 17 2009
Senator Warner joined his colleagues in demanding that AIG Chairman/CEO Edward Liddy renegotiate the contracts of $165 million in retention payments to employees who were in part responsible for the insurance giant’s near collapse.
Preserving Virginia's forests
Mar 16 2009
Senator Warner joined his colleagues in approving the Omnibus Lands bill this afternoon. The legislation promotes outdoor recreation, ecotourism, land conservation and wildlife preservation in Southwest Virginia.
Dental care for the uninsured
Mar 13 2009
While Senator Warner was at Northern Virginia Community College this morning, he stopped by the Northern Virginia Dental Society’s Mission of Mercy dental clinic.
Finding your career path online
Mar 13 2009
Senator Warner helped launch a new website today that will help Virginia's students choose a college or find vocational education.
Emphasizing efficiency with energy funds
Mar 12 2009
Senator Warner questioned Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday on the energy priorities outlined in the president's budget blueprint.
