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  FSI Backs Bill Requiring SEC Cost-Benefit Analysis

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  May 16, 2013

  H.R. 1062 would require SEC to conduct cost-benefit analyses before instituting rules. The White House opposes the measure.

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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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  How the Election Will Shape Regulatory Policies for Advisors

  By David Tittsworth, IAA  |  September 20, 2012

  The president appoints the people who will make the most important decisions on regulatory policy that affect your profession. First up on our list of potential changes: Treasury.

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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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  Lawmaker Calls SEC’s Delay on JOBS Act Promotion Rule ‘Completely Unacceptable’

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  September 13, 2012

  The House hearing on Thursday addressed crowdfunding and concerns on how to verify "accredited investors" for the purpose of advertising private offerings.

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  Dodd-Frank Should Not Be Repealed: House Hearing Consensus

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  July 10, 2012

  While they had many complaints about the Dodd-Frank Act, all of the financial services representatives testifying at a House Financial Services hearing stopped short of saying the law needs to be repealed.

• 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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  Swaps Bill Offers Dodd-Frank Dodge, Consumer Group Says

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  March 27, 2012

  Americans for Financial Reform is coming out against the Swaps Jurisdiction Certainty Act, which was being marked up Tuesday by the House Financial Services Committee.

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  SIPC Fights SEC’s Stanford Suit

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  March 26, 2012

  One day after Allen Stanford was convicted on March 6 of operating a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, the CEO of the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (SIPC) told lawmakers that SIPC is not responsible for reimbursing Stanford investors for their losses.

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  Bill Forcing SEC to Parse Costs of Rulemaking Advances in House

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  February 17, 2012

  The SEC, in a bill introduced by Rep. Scott Garrett, R-N.J., and in accordance with Obama’s executive order, would have to conduct robust cost-benefit analysis on each new rule.