U.S. Labor Department unveils retirement brokers rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Labor Department proposed sweeping changes on Tuesday that would require brokers who offer retirement advice to enter into “best interest” contracts with investors, in an effort to ensure customers are not steered into h…
Wisconsin senator loses appeal of Obamacare lawsuit
(Reuters) – A federal appeals court has rejected Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson’s effort to stop members of Congress and their staffs from getting health insurance subsidies under President Barack Obama’s 2010 healthcare law.
‘Slicing and dicing’: How some U.S. firms could win big in 2016 elections
NEW YORK (Reuters) – By one estimate U.S. online political advertising could quadruple to nearly $1 billion in the 2016 election, creating huge opportunities for digital strategy firms eager to capitalize on a shift from traditional mediums like televi…
Former Massachusetts Governor Patrick to join Bain Capital: paper
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former Democratic Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is joining the Boston-based private equity firm Bain Capital founded by his predecessor, Republican Mitt Romney, the Boston Globe reported on Tuesday.
Battle for Oregon highlights Obama’s free-trade challenge
WASHINGTON/PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – It is crunch time for President Barack Obama’s push to finalize an ambitious Pacific free trade pact and anyone wondering why it is such a tough sell may want to talk to the people of Oregon.
Ben Carson to make ‘major announcement’ on May 4: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Retired physician Ben Carson, considered a potential Republican presidential contender, plans a major announcement on May 4 in Detroit, CNN reported on Monday, citing his spokeswoman.
Kerry asks Congress for more time and space on Iran deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told skeptical Republicans and Democrats on Monday that the U.S. Congress should give him another two and a half months to secure a final nuclear deal with Iran.
Rubio calls 2016 White House race a ‘generational choice’
MIAMI (Reuters) – Republican Marco Rubio presented himself as the leader of a new political generation and the most viable alternative to Democrat Hillary Clinton as he entered the 2016 White House race on Monday and drew a contrast with his mentor and…
Republican Rubio calls 2016 White House race a ‘generational choice’
MIAMI (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida urged voters on Monday to make a “generational choice” for new leadership that is not mired in the policies of the past, as the Republican announced he will enter the 2016 race for the White House.
Hillary Clinton surprises with early attack on CEO pay
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK/DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) – Hillary Clinton, under pressure from the left wing of her Democratic Party to aggressively campaign against income inequality, voiced concern about the hefty paychecks of some corporate executives in an …
