His name is certainly apropos.  Congressman Barney Frank is candid and brilliant.  He spoke to The Common Good about reducing the deficit and building the economy. Frank says the biggest savings must come from reductions in defense spending.

TCG met with one of Congress’ most powerful and engaging leaders, Congressman Barney Frank,  on Tuesday afternoon, June 7 for a discussion over coffee. Frank, who was Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee before Republicans took control of the House of Representatives in 2008, spoke about implementation of the financial reform he helped shape and other topics.