Dec 16th, 2008 · When Congress approved the $700 billion bailout for struggling banks, they made sure to include caps on executive pay. But last-minute changes by the Bush administration have left a giant loophole in the regulations. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley discusses how executives could make off with millions.
Oct 21st, 2008 · Nebraska's safe haven law was designed to let parents leave their infants at hospitals with no chance of prosecution. But a loophole has attracted parents from across the country who can't handle their teenagers. Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman explains how he plans to fix the law.
Apr 25th, 2008 · While campaign finance laws bar political parties from accepting corporate money, businesses are able to contribute to party conventions anyway. Their money is routed through "host committees" — charities set up to help cities pay for the big events.
Mar 10th, 2008 · A new movement to skirt a smoking ban has sprung up in Minnesota. To take advantage of a loophole in the law that allows smoking during theatrical productions, bars have begun staging "theater nights."
Feb 25th, 2008 · California is facing a $16 million budget deficit. To help tighten the gap, Democrats want to close a loophole that allows buyers of private planes, yachts and recreational vehicles to avoid paying sales tax on their big-ticket items. Republicans in the State Assembly have twice defeated attempts to close what Democrats call the "sloophole." Karen Grigsby-Bates
Nov 16th, 2007 · A federal appeals court has rejected the Bush administration's fuel economy standard for light pickups, vans and SUVs and ordered the government to come up with a new, tougher one. Automakers say any change now would be disruptive.
Sep 2nd, 2007 · Three years ago, Congress passed a tax credit worth a dollar for every gallon of biodiesel blended in the United States. The problem: Any blend can qualify, and the producers don't have to be American. That has both U.S. and European producers crying foul.
Aug 28th, 2007 · Anti-addiction software is supposed to protect gamers under the age of 18 in China. But the software, which detracts points from game-players' scores if they don't take a break at certain points, it hasn't been an unqualified success.