Government & Politics

Whether you’re looking for stories about politicians who tangled with the law or legislative efforts that impact individuals and businesses, you can find them in our Government & Politics section.

Recent Stories

Estate Planning Tools to Account for the Fiscal Cliff
Feb 2013

The dust’s settled—we know the country didn’t go over the fiscal cliff. Now it’s time to consider how the new tax laws may affect your estate plan. Spoiler alert: it’s not as bad as you might think.  more...

Helping to Protect Vulnerable Vets
Dec 2012

An alarming number of scams perpetrated against America’s veterans have been brought to light in recent months. These cons are wide ranging in their approaches and hide behind the masks of charities, as well as posing as Veterans Affairs—all in an effort to bilk veterans out of their money. more...

What Does the Health Care Ruling Mean for Small Business?
Dec 2012

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been one of the most hotly contested election season issues. But the Supreme Court’s recent ruling refocused the debate. Now the question has become, is Obamacare really bad for business? more...

Betting on Vets—The New Entrepreneurs
Nov 2012

Today’s veterans face unique challenges in order to fulfill their dreams. Highly trained and motivated vets are struggling to find employment in today’s economic environment, but a wealth of new federal programs aim to change that and give veterans the chance they rightfully deserve. more...