Companies are again putting money where their competitive advantage lies: in uncovering the products that will one day change how you work and play.

In the 52-46 vote Friday, Senate Republicans, who control the chamber for the first time in eight years, persuaded enough of their members to back a compromise fiscal blueprint to avoid the embarrassment of a failed vote.

The Nevada lawmaker announced his plans to retire after this session in a video message Friday on YouTube.

IRI says there has never been a greater focus on retirement security issues in Washington.