David Bernstein

Senate endorsement: Edward Markey’s record elevates him over newcomer Gabriel Gomez

bostonglobe.com — This year's campaign for the US Senate has offered few hasn't set off many sparks. The differences between the candidates are clear enough, but there haven't been any surprises. Each candidate has been only too willing to settle into take on his appointed role: Ed Markey, the reliable veteran congressman who embodies core Democratic principles; and Gabriel Gomez, the charismatic Republican newcomer whose positions on issues are a work in progress.

SEC Wants Banks To Admit Wrongdoing

businessinsider.com — For decades, the SEC has let companies and individuals settle charges without actually admitting guilt, letting bigwigs more or less off the hook with only tacit but not legal - acknowledgment of wrongdoing. No longer.