House of Representatives

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  Florida Senate extends annuity law to all ages

  By Maria Wood  |  May 13, 2013

  The new law would also impose stricter criteria when recommending an exchange or replacement of an annuity.

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  NARAB II introduced in House and Senate

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  March 12, 2013

  The legislation to streamline the insurance agent licensing process has support in the House and Senate.

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  Spending cuts unpopular yet not set to go away

  By Philip Elliott  |  March 4, 2013

  The spending cuts are here to stay if you believe the public posturing Sunday.

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  Fitch may downgrade U.S. over debt

  By Pan Pylas  |  January 15, 2013

  The U.S. could lose its top credit rating for the second time if there's a delay in raising the country's debt ceiling.

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  Gay marriage before Supreme Court? Cases weighed

  By Mark Sherman  |  November 30, 2012

  One health benefits case involves a 9th U.S. Circuit employee.

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  Benefits fight brings lesbian couple to high court

  By Lisa Leff  |  November 26, 2012

  A 9th Circuit employee is seeking group health benefits for her wife.

• How Tim Geithner can dodge the next debt crisis

  By Staff Writer  |  November 14, 2012

  How will the government pay its bills if the U.S. goes over the fiscal cliff?

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  The 2012 Elections: Deal with it

  By Thomas Mangan  |  November 9, 2012

  Employers and their benefits advisors now have a LONG to-do list.

• Congress back to fiscal cliff sparring

  By Staff Writer  |  November 8, 2012

  Two days after the election, the ongoing battle of Washington returns -- the dreaded fiscal cliff, and how to deal with it.

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  8 presidents, 1 nominee, and the tax rates they paid

  By Dan Berman  |  October 16, 2012

  Where does Mitt Romney's 14.1 percent tax rate fall on the spectrum of past presidents? We'll give you a hint: It's not the lowest.