Frank at his best during economic crisis The nation's financial crisis has provided out U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., with the opportunity to demonstrate his unique style of leadership and his ability to grasp the complexities of an issue, and offer real-world solutions in his role as chairman of the powerful House Financial Services Committee. "Today, Frank finds himself at the center of a crisis that few of his peers fully understand," Michelle Cottle writes. "And he has emerged as a legislative wise man through a blend of intellect and political savvy." The New Republic ...