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Frank Packages Financial Bills For Quick Consideration
By Staff WriterHouse Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank has bundled 9 major pieces of financial services legislation in one 1,279-page bill, H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.
December 07, 2009
Senior List reaches milestoneThe Senior List features directory listings ranging from assisted living facilities and nursing homes to elder law attorneys.
December 07, 2009
House Panel Passes Financial Reform BillsLegislation giving the federal government broad authority to deal with troubled financial institutions, including insurers, as well as a bill creating a Federal Insurance Office passed the House Financial Services Committee on Nov. 4.
December 07, 2009
Agents Seek Delay On Moves To Create Single Suitability StandardLife insurance agents are stepping up their efforts to push down the road legislative action on proposals that would harmonize the suitability standards investment advisors and broker-dealers have to meet in regard to their customers.
December 07, 2009
Industry Pushing Back On Senate Health BillRetaining the employer-based, private health insurance system remains the priority for health insurance agents as the Senate continues what is expected to be a lengthy debate over health care reform legislation.
December 07, 2009
Legislative Risks and 2010 Industry Trends Focus of Free Webinars From The American CollegeOn Dec. 10, The American College will host the free Webinar 2009 Year in Perspective at 10:30 a.m. ET and on Friday will feature a second free Webinar: Breaking News...Legislation from Washington on Financial Services.
December 07, 2009
Going PublicSo rarely do I find myself agreeing with anything Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., has to say (actually, I dont think its ever happened) that I ...
December 06, 2009
Senate Rejects Health Bill Pay Cap AmendmentA majority of senators voted Sunday to cap deductibility of health insurance company executive pay, but supporters failed to gather the 60 votes needed to win approval.