Michael Crapo

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  Fight Over Payroll Tax Cut Begins Anew for Congress

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  January 17, 2012

  As lawmakers return to Washington this week and next, top on their agenda will be to begin hashing out a full-year deal to extend the two-month payroll tax cut that was approved before the holiday recess and that expires on Feb. 29.

• Senate Passes Landmark Financial Services Reform Bill

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  July 15, 2010

  The Senate passed Thursday, July 15, the massive 2,300-page financial services reform bill; the bill now goes to President Obama for his signature, which is expected in the coming days.

• SENATE PASSES LANDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES REFORM BILL

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  July 15, 2010

  Bill heads for President Obama's signature; the $19 billion Wall Street reform will be covered by ending the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and by charging an extra premium to large banks by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC).