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Further bank aid must include pay limits: Dodd

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate will not approve more bailout money for banks unless it includes limits on executive pay and help for struggling homeowners, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd said on Monday. (link)

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