All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Government, Legislation & Politics

Rep. Barney Frank wants to repeal last year's Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which devastated companies like PartyGaming, Sporting Bet and 888 Holdings. This isn't going to happen, not while Bush is President. But it will help push for an 18 month study, which will then bring changes to...

Texas is seriously thinking about commercial casinos and racinos. But a bill would have to be approved by the legislature and voters, which is not likely. It does lay the groundwork for a more moderate expansion.

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-Ministerial Reform Largely Completed with Nominations on 28 February-Delay Not Important given lack of Financial or Political Pressures on President Lula for Dramatic Policy or Personnel Changes-Lula Government Focuses on PAC Growth Acceleration Pact but private investors wary-Economic...

1. The article is important because it reflects the basic political alignments now playing in Latin America. 2. The attempts of the US to counterbalance Chavez's influence in the region seem more complicated than expected. 3. Regional alignments may also give an idea of they way different countries...

French business and equities would take a plunge if Ms. Royal were elected President in April next. Ms. Royal’s personal economic views are statist & interventionist; if elected she would have to govern with an alliance of unreconstructed Socialists and Communists. Far from...

Strong signals Congress will examine Medicare dialysis payments this year. Top three proposals under discussion are: (1) annual inflation update; (2) "bundled payment" reforms; and (3) longer "Medicare secondary payor."  Right now, most likely action is bundled payment reforms -- which could...

- Gas is an increasingly important commodity in world energy markets and a price-fixing cartel would raise alarm bells around the globe- Russia, Iran and Qatar are the three largest gas reserve owners.  President Putin recently visited Qatar to expand energy cooperation.  Russia is close to...

A February 8 accord between the US and Brazilian governments on ethanol research and development sets stage for further trade and technology agreements. The accord follows a record US$ 1.6 billion of Brazilian ethanol exports to the US during 2006 and provides a positive agenda for global...

1. Defined benefit plans invest in company stock.2. Fiduciaries often select company stock as a 401(k) plan investment alternative.3. Anything that impacts company share price must be considered before investing. This includes practices relating to executive option grants.4. Problems related to backdated...