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3 Million Could Lose Jobless Pay in Impasse (New York Times)
By Staff WriterMore than 3 million people stand to lose unemployment benefits in early 2012 unless Republicans and Democrats can reach an agreement on how to extend the aid and how to offset the cost.
December 21, 2011
New FED Standards May Impact Life InsurersSome life insurers may be left at a competitive disadvantage if new capital requirement standards by the Federal Reserve Board are enacted.
December 21, 2011
Is the 'Lie of the Year' About Ending Medicare Actually True? (L.A. Times)In what's become an annual tradition, the lie of the year, as determined by the fact-checking website PolitiFact, involves our health care system. The twist? This year's prize-winner is a Democrat.
December 21, 2011
Budget Battle: Medicare Cuts Could Hit Jan. 18House Republicans' clash with Senate Democrats over H.R. 3630 may affect more than payroll taxes.
December 20, 2011
A Contractor’s Lesson in Great Customer ServiceRegardless of the type of business, good customer service is good customer service.
December 20, 2011
American Benefits Council 3Q Lobbying Costs $239KA group that represents major employers has had to increase spending 20% to cope with PPACA and Dodd-Frank.
December 20, 2011
Dumbest Moments in Business (CNN Money)Which business moments were most memorable this past year? CNN lists several events that made industry insiders and consumers alike squirm.
December 20, 2011
12 Questions for 1 Successful LTCI Agent: Susan Berger AbramsShe takes Zumba classes, drinks Peet's coffee, and has discovered that a basic computer skill -- the ability to use Excel -- helps a lot.