But retiring Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd, who introduced the bill, says that argument is nonsense.

VOA: standard.2010.04.19

Senator Christopher Dodd, who sponsored the bill, says the financial meltdown that led to the collapse and subsequent bailouts of some of the largest U.S.firms shows the current regulations are inadequate.

VOA: standard.2010.03.16

Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd, who leads the Senate Banking Committee, generally supports giving Bernanke another four years, although the two have had disagreements and Dodd is promising a thorough reappointment hearing.

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

Under legislation proposed by Senate Banking Chairman Christopher Dodd, the Fed would be given more power to regulate large financial institutions but would no longer supervise smaller banks, those with assets under 50 billion dollars.

VOA: standard.2010.03.17