Phil Gramm pushed laws that he says unshackled businesses from restraints but critics say contributed to the financial crisis.

Phil Gramm promoted policies that he says unshackled businesses from restraints but his critics charge contributed to the financial crisis.

Deregulation wasn’t all bad. Inaction was worse.

John McCain struck a populist tone Monday, but his record suggests an embrace of deregulation, and Barack Obama tried to link him to that approach.

Former Senator Phil Gramm’s remarks did not help Senator John McCain, who has been trying to strike a more empathetic tone.

Former Senator Phil Gramm’s remarks did not help Senator John McCain, who has been trying to strike a more empathetic tone.