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  11 Senators Unite on Resolution to Protect Retirement Tax Incentives

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  December 7, 2012

  With fiscal cliff negotiations putting tax incentives for retirement savings potentially on the chopping block, 11 senators have voiced their support for the employer-based retirement system by joining forces on a Sense of the Congress resolution.

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  After Obama Victory, How the New Government Is Shaping Up for Advisors: Updated

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  November 7, 2012

  Some notable newcomers—Elizabeth Warren, for one—join Congress, which remains divided between the two parties as fiscal cliff, tax issues come to fore of national agenda. FPA and FSI's leaders and lobbyists weigh in on what's next.

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  11 Key Congressional Committees for Advisors to Worry About

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  September 20, 2012

  As the election approaches, not just the White House and Congress are in play, but also control of congressional committees important to advisors and others in the financial services sector.

• The Next Congress

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  May 24, 2012

  This year’s congressional elections hold considerable potential to reshuffle power on Capitol Hill.

• Next Steps for Congressional Action

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  June 1, 2010

  As Investment Advisor went to press in mid-May, lobbyists and Congressional staffers were optimistic that the Senate would finish a vote on Senator Christopher Dodd's...

• Fiduciary Amendment to Reform Bill on Tap Today in Senate; Dodd Lays Out His Case

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 6, 2010

  Senators Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) plan to introduce on Thursday, May 6, their amendment to Senator Chris Dodd's financial services reform bill requiring brokers to adhere to a fiduciary duty

• Fiduciary Standard Back in Play in Dodd Reform Bill

  By Staff Writer  |  May 2, 2010

  A uniform fiduciary standard for all providers of advice is back on the table in the Senate.

• Fiduciary standard back in play in Dodd reform bill

  By Staff Writer  |  April 30, 2010

  A uniform fiduciary standard for all providers of advice is back on the table in the Senate. Supporters, including financial planners, said Friday, April 30, that...

• Sens. Akaka/Menendez Press to Include Fiduciary Duty for Brokers in Final Reform Bill

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  April 23, 2010

  Investors and consumer groups urging Senate to co-sponsor Akaka/Menendez provision

• Dodd Bill: Industry Groups See Worms In That Can

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  November 11, 2009

  The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 discussion draft is long enough to have room for many troubling provisions, insurance industry Congress watchers say.