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Facebook, Twitter CEOs Defend Their Election Actions To The Senate

Risk & Compliance

Facebook, Twitter CEOs Defend Their Election Actions To The Senate

Mark Zuckerberg told Sen. Mike Lee, Utah Republican, that the company occasionally made "mistakes."

By Vincent Ryan | November 18, 2020

Senate Passes Bill Extending Time to Use Paycheck Protection Loans

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Senate Passes Bill Extending Time to Use Paycheck Protection Loans

The program has given out 4.4 million forgivable loans so far.

By Lauren Muskett | June 4, 2020

Senate Floats Airline Stimulus Amid Criticism

Senate Floats Airline Stimulus Amid Criticism

Nikki Haley resigned from the Boeing board of directors and Chuck Schumer suggested banning share buybacks.

By Lauren Muskett | March 20, 2020

Trump Signs Virus Relief Bill With Paid Sick Leave

Employee Benefits and Compensation

Trump Signs Virus Relief Bill With Paid Sick Leave

Employers will have to front the costs of paid leave but will be fully reimbursed through refundable credits that count against payroll tax.

By Matthew Heller | March 19, 2020

Coronavirus Relief Bill Faces Holdup in Senate

Coronavirus Relief Bill Faces Holdup in Senate

GOP senators are concerned the bill's paid sick leave provisions will put too much pressure on small businesses.

By Matthew Heller | March 16, 2020

Lawmakers Reintroduce IRS Overhaul Measure

Lawmakers Reintroduce IRS Overhaul Measure

The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 includes more than 40 provisions aimed at modernizing the IRS and improving customer service

By Matthew Heller | March 29, 2019

Sen. Chuck Grassley Returns to Head Finance Committee

Sen. Chuck Grassley Returns to Head Finance Committee

Grassley said he wants to work “to make sure that as many Americans as possible get to experience this good economy for themselves."

By Vincent Ryan | November 19, 2018

Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as SEC Chair

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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as SEC Chair

The lawyer says he will be tough on "bad actors" but a Democrat calls him “one of Wall Street’s most loyal guardians.”

By Matthew Heller | May 3, 2017

Planning For Tax Policy Turmoil

Planning For Tax Policy Turmoil

How to navigate a potential sea change in the U.S. corporate tax system.

By David Katz | February 28, 2017

Will Congress Tilt Patent Law in the Right Direction?

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Will Congress Tilt Patent Law in the Right Direction?

There's a wave of support behind patent reform bills in Congress, but some say the changes could hurt small firms and inventors.

By Marielle Segarra | January 22, 2014

Dreading Obamacare, CFOs Plan for Perils

Dreading Obamacare, CFOs Plan for Perils

Finance chiefs foresee increased taxes, discouragement for hiring older workers, and “a pretty strong incentive to move away from employer-based health coverage” entirely.

By David McCann | September 10, 2012