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  SEC’s Walter: Fiduciary Rule Under ‘Serious Consideration’

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  February 14, 2013

  "I think this [rulemaking] should be a priority because it is a benefit to investors," Sen. John Tester of Montana told the chairwoman during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Thursday. "You should push it."

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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.

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  IRI Research to Serve as ‘Backbone’ to One-Stop Licensing Clearinghouse

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  June 25, 2012

  IRI announced Monday a new research initiative to identify regulatory burdens facing BDs that impede their ability—and their advisors’ willingness—to sell lifetime income products.

• The Next Congress

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  May 24, 2012

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

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  Senate Sets Monday Vote on Banning Insider Trading by Congress

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  January 30, 2012

  Senate Democrats lobby in support of STOCK Act, say lawmakers 'should not be above the law.'

• 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.