Category Archives: Regulatory

Federal Reserve Maintains Oversight –

Posted on 13. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Federal Reserve held onto political independence and banking oversight responsibilities in two separate amendment votes.  According to Bloomberg, one vote was 90-9 to void an amendment to strip some of the Federal Reserve’s oversight responsibilites.  To read a related … Continue reading →

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Insurance Tax Break –

Posted on 13. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Bloomberg reports that parents who add children under 26 to their employer provided health insurance can get get a tax break.  It is reported that the regulations allow for a deduction for the cost of insurance if the premium is … Continue reading →

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Senate Approves Audit –

Posted on 11. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted 96-0 and approved an amendment to the Financial Reform bill that provides for a one time audit of the emergency lending by the Federal Reserve.  The measure was submitted by Senator Sanders and allows for an audit of … Continue reading →

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Financial Regs & Market Plunge –

Posted on 10. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Senate Democrat Christopher Dodd is one of the major supporters of the Finacial Reform legislation.  He is also one of the Senators pointing to the stock market drop as an example of the need for the legislation.  There have been reports … Continue reading →

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Climate Bill Next Week –

Posted on 7. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The climate bill is expected to be unveiled next week by Senators Kerry and Lieberman.  Republican Senator Graham is not expected to support the bill and he has been the lone Republican working on the measure.  Without some support from … Continue reading →

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Financial Bill Moves Forward –

Posted on 29. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate voted by unanimous consent to move the Financial measure forward and to the debate floor.  The third attempt to move the measure failed earlier in the day by a 56-42 vote.  The final bill could be voted on … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again –

Posted on 28. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Democratic Senator Harry Reid called for a secong vote to move the Financial Reform bill forward in the Senate.  The measure fell short again today by the same 3 votes as yesterday.  More votes on the measure are expected this … Continue reading →

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Senate Blocks Financial Bill –

Posted on 27. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Senate blocked a measure to move the Financial Reform bill forward by a vote of 57-41.  The measure needed 60 votes to pass and came up shy by three votes.  Republican efforts to continue negotiations were successful but a bill is still … Continue reading →

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Health Law Penalty

Posted on 24. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Washington Times reports that 3 million Americans may be required to pay a penalty because of the new healthcare law.  Other sources indicate that the number is actually higher than 3 million.  The Congressional Budget office analysis estimates that … Continue reading →

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Financial Reform Procedural Vote –

Posted on 22. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Reid filed a procedural motion this afternoon which sets up a vote to proceed to the Financial Legislation on Monday.  The vote will take place Monday night at 5:15 p.m. and if approved will move the legislation to the … Continue reading →

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Financial Bill To Pass –

Posted on 21. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican leadership is indicating that there is a strong chance of a bipartisan financial bill in the next few weeks.  Republican Senator Richard Shelby has stated that the two parties are conceptually together on 85% of the bill.  The $50 … Continue reading →

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SEC Self-Funding –

Posted on 15. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Senator Schumer is calling for the SEC to be a self funded regulatory body.  The SEC would be funded through fees that it would collect.  This is one more item up for debate regarding the financial bill. To read a … Continue reading →

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SEC Scrutiny of ETFs –

Posted on 12. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds are coming ubder closer scrutiny of the SEC.  The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have also indicated that they may put stricter limits on position which could effect large ETFs. To read the Wall Street Journal article, … Continue reading →

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Senate Parliamentarian –

Posted on 28. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Despite the importance of the Senate Parliamentarian position it is not widely known by the public.  This important position came into the spotlight due to recent rulings regarding the healthcare bill and reconciliation.  In a recent article, Roll Call covered the … Continue reading →

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CQ Energy & Climate –

Posted on 26. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Congressional Quarterly-Roll Call Group launched the CQ Energy & Climate newsletter.  This service provides coverage of energy and environmental issues facing the government.  Bill tracking is one feature of the service that should prove to be invaluable.  Schedule information … Continue reading →

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