Legislation
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Editor's Note: The Small Print
By James J. GreenYou're no doubt familiar with the not-so-funny joke that goes like this: You never want to see sausage, or legislation, being made. As I write...
January 09, 2009
Houses Passes Modified Equal Pay BillsThe American Benefits Council says wage discrimination legislation that passed in the House today could expose pension plan sponsors to the threat of suits over ...
September 29, 2008
House Rejects Bailout BillIn a surprise move, the House of Representatives rejected September 29 by a vote of 205-228 the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008 (H.R....
August 31, 2008
Many Insurance Issues Facing CongressHaving kicked most critical decisions down the road, Congress will have to navigate a very crowded highway, including one cluttered with a number of insurance ...
August 31, 2008
Many Insurance Issues Facing CongressHaving kicked most critical decisions down the road, Congress will have to navigate a very crowded highway, including one cluttered with a number of insurance ...
July 22, 2007
Lawmakers Cautioned On Pay Discrimination BillLegislation passed by a House panel recently that would reverse a spring Supreme Court decision narrowing the time period employees have to file suit claiming ...
July 22, 2007
Lawmakers Cautioned On Pay Discrimination BillLegislation passed by a House panel recently that would reverse a spring Supreme Court decision narrowing the time period employees have to file suit claiming ...
May 01, 2006
Pension Reform Bill Near?Lawmakers failed to unveil the much-anticipated compromise bill on pension reform before leaving for spring break in mid-April, which means the unveiling of a final...