Senate

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  Some unions now angry about PPACA

  By Sam Hananel  |  May 24, 2013

  Some unions worry employers will send workers to the exchanges.

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  Jindal-backed retirement change delayed by a year

  By Melinda Deslatte  |  May 24, 2013

  Louisiana was set to become the first state in the nation to provide only the “cash balance” retirement plan for certain employees.

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  House measure to slow fiduciary rulemaking poses little threat

  By Melanie Waddell  |  May 24, 2013

  A draft requiring SEC, DOL to work together on a rule is merely a reminder of ‘the importance of a cost-benefit analysis,’ says Thompson of fi360.

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  Once more unto the soup?

  By David A. Saltzman  |  May 22, 2013

  Markets without consumers soon become extinct.

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  Calif. bill would make PPACA exchange deals public

  By Michael R. Blood  |  May 21, 2013

  The exchange could wait one year to release contracts with large health plans.

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  SIFMA names former Sen. Gregg as CEO

  By Melanie Waddell  |  May 20, 2013

  SIFMA announced Monday that former Sen. Judd Gregg has been appointed CEO and that Ken Bentsen, acting president and CEO, is now president.

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  Calif. Senate considers family leave discrimination bill

  By Allison Bell  |  May 17, 2013

  Workers could sue for reinstatement and get an award for attorney's fees.

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  Mich. Senate votes to extend health claims tax

  By David Eggert  |  May 17, 2013

  Out-of-state carriers are exempt, and that has led to a revenue shortfall.

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  PPACA repeal bill reaches House floor

  By Allison Bell  |  May 16, 2013

  It passes 229-195, with just two Democratic votes. The Senate remains an obstacle.

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  Marilyn Tavenner wins confirmation for CMS post

  By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar  |  May 16, 2013

  Members of the Senate endorsed her performance with a 91-7 vote.