In 1999, Congress repealed the 65 year old Glass-Steagall provisions, which required banks to separate investments and deposits. Critics allege this led to risky investment practices, and subsequently the 2008 financial crisis.
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Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
Before she became Vice President, Kamala Harris was the first South Asian-American woman elected to the Senate