Federal Regulation
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Social Security Administration Plans 'Massive' Restructuring
By Melanie WaddellThe agency's acting commissioner warned employees to prepare for mass layoffs.
February 28, 2025
SEC Staff Says Memecoins Are Like Collectibles, Not SecuritiesSellers do not need to register with the SEC, and buyers are not protected by securities laws.
February 28, 2025
Firm Hit With Reg BI Fine Over Private PlacementsFINRA fined Cova Capital Partners for recommending three private placements that weren't suitable for some investors.
February 27, 2025
Are Social Security’s Benefit Statements Useless for Accurate Planning?The simplified forms, released in 2021, are proving to have some serious shortcomings.
February 27, 2025
Senate Panel OKs Labor Secretary NomineeThe Senate HELP Committee voted 14-9 Thursday to approve the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
February 26, 2025
Social Security Administration May Face 50% Workforce CutThe acting SSA chief requested that managers present a plan for a 50% staff reduction, The American Prospect reports.
February 26, 2025
Treasury Names Advisor to Help Plan U.S. Sovereign Wealth FundJR Gibbens will join the Treasury from the Pentagon, the Treasury Department said in a statement Wednesday.
February 25, 2025
Social Security Fairness Act Retroactive Benefit Payments Starting 'Immediately'SSA's original estimate of taking a year or more will only apply to complex cases, SSA's Dudek says.