Tag Archives: Tuscany

New Bank Separation Bill in Italian Parliament

Posted on May 31, 2014 by LaRouche Irish Brigade

Parliament deputies from Berlusconi’s Forza Italia as well as from the right-wing FDI (Fratelli d’Italia) presented their draft bill for banking separation, at a press conference two days ago. The bill has been filed on March 27 in the Chamber … Continue reading →

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New Legislative Initiative in Italy for a National Glass-Steagall Act

Posted on May 24, 2014 by LaRouche Irish Brigade

Tuscany City Councilman Gabriele Chiurli has started a procedure for a national Glass-Steagall Act. Italian law allows a local legislative body to introduce national draft bills, which, however, must be first approved by the local legislature—in this case, the Regional … Continue reading →

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The Fight for Glass-Steagall in Europe

Posted on December 23, 2013 by LaRouche Irish Brigade

It has been clear to both advocates and opponents of Glass-Steagall, that, once the United States returned to this principle, Western Europe would be soon to follow. Indeed, the political drumbeat for what could be called a “Global Glass-Steagall” has … Continue reading →

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Movisol Holds Conference on Glass-Steagall in Sanremo

Posted on November 12, 2013 by LaRouche Irish Brigade

On Nov. 9th the Italian Movimento Solidarietà (Movisol) held its first conference on Glass-Steagall in Sanremo, almost on the border between Italy and France, organized by opera singer and Movisol supporter Antonella Banaudi. She introduced two speakers, Liliana Gorini, chairwoman … Continue reading →

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Tuscany union leader calls for Bank Separation

Posted on October 12, 2013 by LaRouche Irish Brigade

The Tuscany chapter of the FISBA-CISL national union of banking sector employees, Stefano Biondi, called for a “return to a separation between investment and ordinary banks”. Biondi issued his call during a public meeting in Florence, at the presence of … Continue reading →

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PRESS RELEASE – Senator Harkin Introduces SB 985 To Reinstate Glass-Steagall

Posted on May 17, 2013 by LaRouche Irish Brigade

17 May (LPAC) Yesterday, on the 80th anniversary of the introduction of the original 1933 Glass Steagall Act, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced Senate Bill 985 to reinstate Glass Steagall. While the full text of the Harkin bill has not … Continue reading →

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