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GE: ‘Congress Has Left Us No Choice’

GE: ‘Congress Has Left Us No Choice’

General Electric is moving 500 U.S. jobs overseas, mostly to Europe, because Congress failed to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 15, 2015

Tax Reform Coming, But Not Until 2017

Tax Reform Coming, But Not Until 2017

Business tax executives are expecting reform after the presidential election, and one-quarter want the U.S. to move to a territorial system.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 20, 2015

Democrat Proposes Financial Market Trading Fee

Democrat Proposes Financial Market Trading Fee

The tax on financial transactions would fund a bonus tax credit for couples making less than $200,000 per year.

By Matthew Heller | January 13, 2015

Playing Defense

Playing Defense

CFOs of defense contractors are preparing their companies for a new era of austerity at the Pentagon.

By Russ Banham | December 31, 2013

Treasurers Brace for Market Turmoil

Treasurers Brace for Market Turmoil

As Congress fails to repair the rift over raising the nation’s borrowing limit, smart companies are guarding against a liquidity crisis.

By Vincent Ryan | October 15, 2013

SEC Will Keep Its Doors Open (For Now)

SEC Will Keep Its Doors Open (For Now)

Even if Congress lets the U.S. government shut down, the Securities and Exchange Commission plans to continue to operate and stay fully staffed.

By Marielle Segarra | September 30, 2013