Update on the Troubled Asset Relief Program
On October 1, the Senate approved H.R. 1424 by a vote of 74-25. This bill, among other things, would allow the federal government to purchase assets blamed for the freezing credit markets. On October 3, the House approved the Senate-amended version of H.R. 1424 by a vote of 263-171. The legislation will be sent to the White House where President Bush is expected to sign the bill in the immediate future.
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Tiffani Lee Named Diversity Partner for Holland & Knight
MIAMI – Tiffani Lee, a litigation partner in the firm's Miami office, has been appointed Diversity Partner for the firm. Lee previously served as Chair of the firm's African-American Affinity Group and led its external diversity marketing efforts. In her new role, she will work closely with the firm's senior management and Chief Diversity Officer to advance Holland & Knight's diversity initiatives, internally and externally.
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