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Will You Have to Pay an Obamacare Fine?
The deadline to sign up for an insurance plan is coming up soon. Anyone without one is subject to a fine.
FAA, CNN Strike Deal to Test Drones for News Reporting
While the FAA is still working out the kinks for allowing the commercial use of drones, the agency has given CNN the green light to test these aerial vehicles.
Lower Trademark Filing Fees Coming Soon
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will be charging lower filing fees starting in the middle of January.
House Narrowly Passes Spending Bill, Averts U.S. Government Shutdown
The $1.1 trillion spending bill was passed despite strenuous Democratic objections to controversial financial provisions.
Will the SEC Redefine Who Can Be an 'Accredited Investor'?
If the government loosened up restrictions, more money could be freely distributed to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Franchise Industry Strikes Back at NLRB's 'Joint Employer' Decision
The NLRB's recent ruling has the potential to tear the franchise model apart at the seams. So, franchisors and franchisees are taking action.
Want to Make Equity Crowdfunding Legal? 3 Experts Sound Off.
The government is sitting on a proposed bill that will open up new sources of financing for entrepreneurs everywhere.
White House Hires Ex-Googler to Make Government Websites Suck Less (We Hope)
Uncle Sam: If at first you don't succeed, hire former Google wizard and HealthCare.gov resurrector Mikey Dickerson to clean up your mess. Again.
Nation's Top Consumer Watchdog Warns of Bitcoin's Dangers
Bitcoin buyer beware. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cautions consumers about the risks of investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
The Feds Don't Want In-Flight Cell Phone Calls, Either
The U.S. Department of Transportation has a hang-up with in-flight calls, perhaps enough to put an official kibosh on them – and soon.
Obama's Student Loan Measure: What You Should Know.
President Obama has signed an executive order to expand eligibility for income-based repayment plans.
Ever Wish You Could Decipher Social-Media Snark? So Does the Secret Service.
The Secret Service is looking for new social-media monitoring tools, to among other things, help determine sarcasm.
GOP Congressman Introduces First Bill to Tax Bitcoin
Everyone's buzzing about Rep. Steve Stockman's plan to submit a bill declaring Bitcoin a currency, but this isn't the first time the politician has whipped up a stir.
IRS Will Tax Bitcoin, Says It's Not Currency
In a historic ruling, the IRS said Bitcoin is property, not currency, and will be taxed as such. Here's what you need to know.
Is Your Business Eligible for a Government Grant?
It just might be. Here's how to win one at a local, state or federal level.