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When a company files for Chapter 11 protection a second, third or even fourth time, who’s to blame?

Until Congress gets around to GSE reform, the FHFA could at least make Fannie and Freddie less expensive to run. Combining the companies would reduce the threat that they will need more support from the Treasury and perhaps lower the cost of obtaining a mortgage.

Research suggests that women in leadership positions are most successful when they develop flexible management styles and pay attention to some uncomfortable truths in today's workplace-even if they reject them.

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'Watch Out': The results of Tuesday's elections are scrutinized as an attempt is made to extrapolate what it all means to business, with one likely outcome being an improved policy climate for banks. (For a look at how the Senate Banking Committee is likely to proceed under probable chairman Richard Shelby, read American Banker's coverage.) Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is in the spotlight, as he'll have a long list of items...

When a company files for Chapter 11 protection a second, third or even fourth time, who’s to blame?