In arguments before the high court, the state of Washington noted that the statute surrounding gain-sharing very clearly stated that the Legislature reserved the right to change or cut the benefit.

Theres been a good deal of talk lately about brokers concern over their future, but the fact is theres just a different type of opportunity now. Brokers today must be more than expert sales professionalsthey need to be consultants.

A judge holding a rare trial about Detroit's bankruptcy case could hear testimony from Police Chief James Craig before breaking for the weekend.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Thursday that officials are working 24-7 to improve the government's health insurance website after its clunky rollout.