Bill to examine banking crisis, failures passes House

``Under the bill, which would require approval of the U.S. Senate and President Barack Obama, regulators would be required to examine so-called loss-share agreements. Loss-share deals are offered to attract buyers of failed banks, with the FDIC absorbing a large percentage of the losses. The bill also would examine certain accounting practices that force banks to write down the value of certain performing loans, often involving real estate.''