United States Senate

• Gensler to Remain as CFTC Chair

  By Silla Brush  |  April 12, 2012

  His term expires Friday, but the chairman could serve through next year.

• Budget Seeks Funds for Trade Unit

  By Eric Martin, Bloomberg  |  February 13, 2012

  Obama to ask Congress for $26 mln for unit to investigate unfair trade practices.

• Lawmakers Look at 2-Month Fix

  By Brian Faler, Bloomberg  |  December 16, 2011

  Deal would extend expiring payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits.

• Houses Passes Payroll Tax Cut

  By Steven Sloan and Richard Rubin, Bloomberg  |  December 14, 2011

  Senate Majority Leader Reid rejects House version, which includes changes to unemployment benefits.

• Payroll Tax Cut for Firms Axed

  By Steven Sloan, Bloomberg  |  December 6, 2011

  Reid plans to retain only the tax cut for employees to reduce measure’s cost.

• Senate Nixes Payroll Tax Cut

  By Richard Rubin and James Rowley, Bloomberg  |  December 2, 2011

  First attempt to extend break fails amid disagreement on how to cover costs.

• Bill Seeks Info on Derivatives Regs

  By Phil Mattingly, Bloomberg  |  October 21, 2011

  Crapo measure would require CFTC to provide analyses of rules’ impact.

• Senate Bill Targets Yuan’s Value

  By William McQuillen, Eric Martin, Bloomberg  |  October 12, 2011

  Chinese officials warn measure could damage trade relations, undermine recovery.

• Obama Seeks Jobs Vote Strategy

  By Roger Runningen, Laura Litvan, Bloomberg  |  October 7, 2011

  Meets with Democrats to plan how to get measure passed.

• Goldman May Find CFO Viniar Irreplaceable

  By Christine Harper, Bloomberg  |  July 8, 2011

  Firm may divide finance chief's responsibilities among multiple successors.