Lawmakers are discussing a package that could increase the U.S. budget deficit by more than $400 billion over a decade.

Republicans emerged with firm majorities in both chambers of Congress after the midterms, meaning Hatch's proposed legislation could gain traction next year.

The clock is ticking for businesses as PPACA's employer mandate draws near.

The new rules could do for deferred annuities what the Pension Protection Act of 2006 did for TDFs.