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Barney Frank, architect of Dodd-Frank Act, dies at 86

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Former U.S. Representative Barney Frank, a prominent liberal icon and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, has passed away at the age of 86. Frank was instrumental in crafting the Dodd-Frank Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming Wall Street regulations in response to the 2008 financial crisis. He also championed policies such as the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" and advocated for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Mike Deehan ·

    Barney Frank, gay rights icon and architect of bank rules, dies at 86

    <p>Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), a driving force behind far-reaching <a href="https://www.axios.com/economy" target="_blank">Wall Street</a> reforms following the 2008 financial crisis, died Tuesday night, according to Frank's former campaign manager. He was 86.</p><p><stro…

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