Federal Regulation
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SEC, CFTC Push for Budget Increases for 2011
By Melanie WaddellAt Senate hearing, Schapiro and Gensler seek to justify double-digit increases
April 27, 2010
GAO: AIG Looks HealthierAmerican International Group Inc. (NYSE:AIG) appears to be stable, primarily as a result of a huge infusion of government financial aid, according to U.S. Government Accountability Office officials.
April 27, 2010
IRS: Young Adult Coverage Extension Benefits Are Tax-FreeEmployees need not pay extra taxes if they keep children under 27 years of age insured using employer-sponsored health benefits programs.
April 27, 2010
GAO: AIG Looks HealthierAmerican International Group Inc. (NYSE:AIG) appears to be stable, primarily as a result of a huge infusion of government financial aid, according to U.S. Government Accountability Office officials.
April 26, 2010
IRS: Young Adult Coverage Extension Benefits Are Tax-FreeEmployees need not pay extra taxes if they keep children under 27 years of age insured using employer-sponsored health benefits programs.
April 26, 2010
GAO Tells SEC, CFTC to Set 'Clearer Goals' on HarmonizationCFTC, SEC expect to have Joint Advisory Committee functioning by early summer
April 26, 2010
Cloture Vote Fails in Senate on Dodd Bill; 2d Vote Expected Later in WeekSenate Republicans block debate on the financial services reform bill April 26, the GOP also vowed the same day to introduce an alternative financial services reform bill. A second vote is expected this week following more negotiations
April 22, 2010
The pit and pendulumThe road to hell isn't paved with macadam. With the president set to castigate Wall Street (and by extension you) for the irresponsible way in...