American Fortune Life

The Congressional hearing system is an important part of the political life of the United States Congress.

Specifically, it means that the Standing Committee or the special committee of the Congress holds a public meeting on a specific issue, summons or accepts officials, representatives of interest groups, well-known bricks or certain citizens, and listens to the evidence and opinions provided by them.

In terms of nature, congressional hearings can be roughly divided into four categories, and including Andy and the eight major banking institutions will face the investigation hearings.

The investigation hearings are generally conducted on a specific issue and are usually chaired by a standing or special committee of the Congress.

The parties summoned by Congress must attend the hearing and accept questions, or they will be punished by justice. Hearings not only help Congress understand the truth, but also provide useful information for the development of relevant policies.

The hearing system can not only realize the information exchange between different interest groups or potential interest groups, and between them and the Congressional Committee, but also educate, publicize and persuade citizens during the hearing process.

What's more critical is that in the "semi-ritualized" activity of the hearing, the conflicts of interest of different groups are mediated, and hidden safety hazards are eliminated, thus acting as a social safety valve.

In fact, after the financial crisis, the "crisis meeting" has been staged in Congress many times. Today's "cricket fight" is just one of them, but the appearance of the nine major financial giants at the same time attracts even more attention. Of course, these hearings not only relieve the congressmen and ordinary people watching TV, but also How much can be disclosed and some transparency increased.

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Ivana, wearing a white tight sweater, is very fashionable, but also highlights her more and more stature, especially the increasingly stunning top, the white sweater that can be seen clearly. The silhouette and that often make Andy depressed, but it is full of seductive mature charm, and her skirt shows her slender figure like a golden ratio. It must be said that even if pregnant, Ivana's figure remains very good.

Only today, she looks serious and can't see a smile. At this time, the smiley Ivana was gone, and more has been transferred to her role as Andy Smith's fiancee. With a serious face, she attached great importance to the congressional hearing that day.

It really has to be taken seriously, because this hearing is about the issue of federal aid funding and pay and extra benefits, and it is precisely this important part of his fiance that has been recently criticized and questioned.

"... The bad weather has not stopped the protesters' anger. Outside the Capitol, dozens of protesters held up banners and yelled at financial executives who had just stepped out of the car.

The first to come is mg chase ceo dimon, who has served as mg chase ceo since 2005. In 2008, the salary was $ 28.8 million, and mg chase received about $ 25 billion in assistance. . .

It was followed by mg Stanley Ceo McJinheng, who served as Ceo in 2005 and has given up bonuses in the past two years. His salary in 2008 was $ 1.6 million, and the government received a total of $ 10 billion in capital injections. . .

Wells Fargo Bank Staples, who served as CEO in June 2007, earned $ 22.9 million in 2007 and received a capital injection of $ 25 billion.

Bank of America ceo Lewis, who has served as Bank of America ceo since 2001. His salary in 2007 was US $ 24.8 million. At present, Bank of America has received a government injection of US $ 45 billion.

Goldman Sachs Ceo Blankfein, who took over as former Treasury Secretary Paulson in 2006, paid a record $ 70 million in 2007 and received a $ 10 billion government injection.

. . . . . . "

Ivana looked at the screen of the LCD TV. Every giant that appeared appeared with photos and background information, watching the angry yelling pictures of protesters on both sides of the Capitol, and the expression on Ivana's face Become more serious.

"... At present, the heads of the eight major banking institutions have all arrived, and now only Andy Smith, the chairman of Yingtai Bank, is missing. As we all know, the executives attending the hearing today represent the survival of this financial crisis. Of the nine most important financial institutions in the United States.

And executives of companies that have closed down or been taken over by the US government, such as Lehman Brothers, American International Group, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae, have not been able to attend the hearings, which has made lawmakers less targeted.

Merrill Lynch's former chief, Thain, who was supposed to participate in the company, was absent because the company was acquired by Bank of America, so only Yingtai Bank, which was also receiving assistance funds, had just joined the congressional inquiry instead. . . "

In the TV picture, nbc reporters wearing black coats, wearing scarves and gloves broadcasting in the snow are explaining to the American people why their big boss, Andy Smith, is participating in the hearing with a preference for Xing.

In short, it means that Andy Smith came to the hearing, he was pulled to make up the numbers, and he had suffered for others.

With arms around and a serious look on her face, Ivana heard a report from a TV reporter, her mouth slightly raised, a touch of smile appeared, and she had her own mouthpiece, which was really different.

"...coming."

The scene reported on the scene suddenly turned and aimed at the square in front of the Capitol. A group of eight cars drove in and stopped. The middle black Maybach door was opened by bodyguards. A group of bodyguards stood guard around them. They were dressed in a black slim suit. Andy Smith in a blue striped tie stepped out of the car and appeared in front of all the people watching the live broadcast of the hearing.

Tall, upright, handsome Andy, facing reporters flocking up, calmly calmly, under the opening of the bodyguards, dozens of Wall Street elites dressed up surrounded by men, stepping on the steps, thinking about the Capitol Go to the main entrance.

Whether it was Ivana, who smiled calmly when she saw Andy, or Amanda Hearst, who also watched in front of the TV, pointed at the TV and made Laura call his father with a face on his face. A few worried women, Lima and other women who were at ease raising their babies, looked at Andy in the picture at this time, with different thoughts.

"This **** ..." Looking at Andy's handsome, unsurprising face, Scarlett, who had been ignored by Andy for a long time, flashed anxiety in her beautiful eyes, but soon got a little annoyed Gritted cursing.

"Treading--"

Numerous and slightly messy footsteps sounded in the large and bright Capitol Hall. A staff member saw Andy Smith's slightly 'huge' lineup. It was a little faint at first, but quickly welcomed him with a smile. After confirming the handshake, he led Andy and his party to the hearing site.

The staff in the Capitol all showed a slightly high-profile appearance of Andy Smith, with a bit of glances. After all, of the nine people who came to the fight today, only Andy Smith brought more than five people. Well, one of them Next, there are almost 30 people with bodyguards.

Especially the group next to Andy Smith is very conspicuous, wearing a high-definition black dark stripe suit, hair with hair waxing, suit jacket pockets with handkerchiefs, one expressionless, each carrying a black briefcase Wall Street Elite Dressed People.

It's no secret that Andy Smith has a very powerful think tank around him. Many people have guessed that this group of people should be, many people look at each other. Seeing Andy Smith's posture is definitely not like a grandson. The ones who were criticized actually seemed to come.

Nima, there was a good show!

When the door of the hearing hall was pushed open, the original Wuyang was a bit noisy, and it was quiet in the crowded hall. Everyone set their sights on Andy Smith who walked in front, and the one behind him The group of men also received a lot of attention, and a lot of thoughtful expressions appeared on the faces of many people.

At the front of the red long table with nine chairs, eight people were sitting in serious serious posture. The eight big men saw Andy's arrival and stood up with a smile on their faces. After all, everyone was at this time. It was an ally on the front, especially Lewis of Bank of America, and he kindly hugged with Andy, whispered and chuckled a few words.

And the lords sitting in the high places looked at all of them, their eyes flickered, and some even flashed a fierce light in their eyes, staring at Andy Smith and eight other people like a tiger. Be prepared to humiliate them for a while.

"Oh!"

The chairman of the hearing knocked the mallet twice, and the venue became quiet. The other eight big men sat down, and Andy nodded with a smile to the chairman of the hearing, and sat very smartly in the chair.

"Look, you are like the masters of the universe. It is really not easy for you to take the time to attend the hearing." Rep. Watas, the California Donkey Party member, looked at the ceos sitting at the long table in alphabetical order, eyes Staying on Andy Smith, said ironically.

"No, we are just cosmic pawns, you are the senate of the Galactic Republic, the master of the galaxy!" Andy stared at the female congressman expressionlessly, responding in a serious manner.

"Uh-"

"Ha ha..."

The scene of the original serious hearing was suddenly replaced by a smirk and smirk. The people in front of the TV looked at a serious nonsense Andy Smith, and laughed back and forth.

"Oh!"

The chairman's face was slightly blackened twice, stopping the snicker at the scene. First, he gave Andy Smith a stern glance, and a grumpy provocative female congressman.

The other eight financial giants all turned up and turned their heads, and Andy nodded, and Andy pretended to be a pair of guys. Why do you look at me like this, what have I done? This makes the audience in front of the TV even more cried.

"Note that the Galactic Republic Senate is the Galactic Assembly in Star Wars, and the Supreme Speaker of the Galactic Assembly is an evil Sith."