The New York Times / By JEFF ZELENY and RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. BETTENDORF, Iowa — Gov. Rick Perry of Texas on Tuesday announced a proposal to alter the federal government that ranks among the most radical plans offered by any major Republican presiden… more »

Huffington Post Marcus Baram In "Overhaul", his upcoming chronicle of his reign as "car czar," Steven Rattner offers an insider's account of the Obama administration's rescue of the auto industry. And he pulls no punches when it comes to describing t… more »

By David LightmanMcClatchy Newspapers Two lawmakers with a history of consensus-building - Sens. Richard Shelby, left, and Chris Dodd - are leading the push on the financial regulation overhaul. WIN McNAMEE - GETTY WASHINGTO… more »

Associated Press   The emerging agreement was designed to assure that any future taxpayer costs arising from the liquidation of big firms in the future would be temporary and on a case-by-case basis. WASHINGTON -- In a concession, Senate Democ… more »

By Brady Dennis and Neil IrwinWashington Post Staff Writer   The Senate voted Monday afternoon to prevent the start of formal debate of legislation to overhaul financial regulation, creating a largely partisan standoff over a far-reaching Democratic… more »