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  • September 4, 2007

Social Security privatization bill idles

A House bill sitting in subcommittee revives past congressional efforts to create private Social Security accounts for workers.

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  • September 4, 2007

New bill creates long-term-care accounts

A bill was introduced last month that includes the language of an earlier measure that would create long-term-care trust accounts.

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  • September 4, 2007

Repeal eyed for insurance antitrust exclusion

Companion bills on Capitol Hill would repeal a 1945 act that effectively excludes the insurance industry from federal antitrust regulations.

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  • September 4, 2007

Bill seeks restrictions on COLI policies

Corporate-owned life insurance would face new restrictions under a bill sitting in a House subcommittee.

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  • September 4, 2007

Capital-gains parity for art at standstill

Several measures that would put the tax treatment of art and collectibles on par with other investments are sitting in committee.

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  • September 4, 2007

Invest in small biz, get a tax benefit

Investors in certain small businesses could get a tax break under a bill sitting in committee.

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  • September 4, 2007

Measure proposes ‘401Kids’ accounts

A congressional measure sitting in committee would create savings accounts for children that could finance a college education, a house or retirement.

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  • September 4, 2007

SEC seeks more input on hedge fund minimums

Securities regulators are seeking additional input on their controversial proposal to change the minimum-net-worth requirements of hedge fund investors.

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  • September 4, 2007

Anti-fraud rule soon effective

A rule takes effect Sept. 10 that clarifies the SEC’s ability to go after hedge fund advisers who make false or misleading statements to investors.

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  • September 4, 2007

Regulators invite comment on two proxy-access proposals

The SEC is seeking input on two proposals that address the contentious issue of shareholder proxy access.