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Apr 03 12 10:06am EDT

Is Obama About to Gamble With the JOBS Act?

Count Andrew Ross Sorkin among the haters of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. In a New York Times Dealbook post published Monday night, Sorkin makes the case that the measure—which President Barack Obama will sign into law Thursday—is an invitation for investors to gamble. Continue


Mar 29 12 8:44am EDT

Big Data, Meet Big Government

The private sector is no stranger to big data, with firms popping up to parse the massive flow of information available. Now, the Obama administration plans to spend $200 million to boost government research in the field. Continue


Mar 28 12 4:16pm EDT

Will It Be Wrecking Ball or Salvage for Health Care Reform?

Supreme Court justices spent the day parsing arguments about whether to toss the entire health care reform statute or save parts of it. Continue


Mar 27 12 4:16pm EDT

Businessman Takes Health Care Fight to Washington

David Klemencic doesn't think Congress has the right to make him buy health insurance, and he's part of a landmark lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of health care reform. The Supreme Court heard a second day of arguments in the case Tuesday. Continue


Mar 27 12 3:23pm EDT

JOBS Act Clears Congress

The JOBS Act, meant to free the flow of money to small businesses, has passed both houses of Congress. Continue


Mar 27 12 9:10am EDT

IndieGoGo Boss Eyes Opportunity in JOBS Act

IndieGoGo co-founder Slava Rubin says the passage of the JOBS Act, expected today, brings with it possibilities of a boost in business. Continue


Mar 26 12 4:46pm EDT

High Court Hears Health Arguments

Before the Supreme Court gets to the meat of determining the constitutionality of health care reform, justices will have to decide whether they have the authority to rule on the case right now. Continue


Mar 26 12 9:53am EDT

Senators Look to Squash Facebook-Snooping Employers

Now, the issue of employers asking job-seekers for their Facebook passwords has hit Capitol Hill, with two lawmakers demanding an investigation. Continue


Mar 22 12 3:06pm EDT

Senate Toughens Crowdfunding Rules, Passes JOBS Bill

A bill meant to loosen the flow of money to startups passed the Senate and heads back to the House for a vote as early as next week. Continue


Mar 21 12 12:29pm EDT

JOBS Jumps Senate Hurdle

A bill that allows crowdfunding and eases the way for startups to enter the IPO fray has cleared a key procedural vote in the U.S. Senate. Continue


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