Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
House Dems Defeat GOP Dodd-Frank Rollback Efforts
By Melanie WaddellThe House was set to consider an 11-bill legislative package, the Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act.
September 10, 2014
Senate Bill Targets ‘Earnings Stripping’ by Corporate InvertersThis bill curtails the incentive for companies to use shady accounting gimmicks to avoid paying their U.S. tax obligations," says Sen. Schumer, one sponsor.
January 30, 2014
Insurance licensing reforms finally see lightSenate today voted 67-32 to pass the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, also known as NARAB II.
September 11, 2013
What is the difference between spree killers and terrorists?The two dont have the same but the consequences of their actions are usually the same.
April 26, 2013
House OKs measure designed to end controller furloughsFlight controllers on furlough, this is President Obama, youre clear to get back to work.
August 07, 2012
Congress’ Top 5 Pieces of ‘Unfinished Business’As Congress headed off for its August recess, quite a few tasks were left unresolved, with the biggest by far being legislation to avert the looming fiscal cliff.
June 27, 2012
Good QuestionsTwo years after the passage of Dodd-Frank, I think it is fair to say the landmark financial reform legislation has not inspired a lot of love.