President-elect, Congressional Leaders Strive for Swift Action on Stimulus PlanCongress is preparing a massive spending bill, hoping it will be the cure to the country's current economic woes. House, Senate Approve Pension Reform ActCongress has approved new legislation designed to help retirement savers temporarily overcome the recent stock market downturn. EEOC Fails To Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on New ADACongress has revised the Americans with Disabilities Act, but federal regulators are having a hard time finalizing guidance for employers and employees. |
New Credit Card Reforms Instituted by Federal RegulatorsThe Federal Reserve has finalized new rules for the fees that credit cards companies charge, effective next year. Lawmakers May Deliver Small Business Tax, Pension Relief Before Year-EndThe sudden economic downturn has lawmakers drafting plans to help small businesses invest in new equipment and to prevent large pension plans from going under. Unemployment Benefits ExtendedFederal officials have changed the unemployment insurance program to allow for more weeks of benefits for those chronically out-of-work. |
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