The Massachusetts Democrat has served for more than 30 years, but decided recently that redistricting and changes in Washington have convinced him he's ready to retire and give up public office.
It's Monday, which means that we're joined by Marcus Mabry, international business editor for The New York Times, to look at what's ahead this week.
Senator Dodd (D-CT) is overseeing two of the biggest policy issues facing Congress -- health care and financial reform.
Lawmakers are getting millions of dollars from the financial firms they're in charge of regulating.
We turn now to two of our listeners to tell their story and make their suggestions on how they'd improve the credit card industry. We are also joined by personal finance guru Alvin Hall for his take on the President's makeover of the credit industry.
Senator Chris Dodd, Democrat from Connecticut, joins The Takeaway now to discuss the proposed changes to credit card accountability, responsibility and disclosure that he hopes to push through Congress. This bill would offer new consumer protections.
Faith shares her thoughts on the masses of still-undecided voters who could swing the outcome of tomorrow's Pennsylvania Democratic primary.
Brian Donovan debates actor-singer Jennifer Hudson, star of the movie "Dreamgirls", on whether Hillary Clinton should give up her bid for the Democratic nomination for president.
Faith and Fair Game news analyst Jason Mantzoukas examine the efforts by Ron Paul supporters to keep the famed "Ron Paul Blimp" aloft.