Closing arguments concluded Tuesday in the trial of a prominent coin dealer accused of stealing at least $2 million from a state investment, with prosecutors calling him a swindler and defense attorneys portraying him as a victim of bad bookkeeping. Read more…

So, you have a teen that is at the driving age. Choosing the right auto, the right insurance and the factors that determine price, is the purpose of this article. Choosing the right auto is very important to getting cheap insurance. That flashy, red, convertible sports car really looks great, but the insurance for it with a teen driver?... ouch!! Find out what your teen can live with other than this and do your insurance shopping with that model in mind. Some of the fac... Read more…

A family Dental Plan Insurance is one the most important insurance policies that you should buy. No one can shrug off with family responsibilities. And definitely your family responsibilities include taking care of the well being of your family members. Along with other health related problems, many a times dental problems are also a major cause of illness. So without waiting for a second, buy a family dental plan insurance now. Read more…

Why should you overpay your auto insurance? Chances are you can begin saving right away just follow these easy steps. Read more…

Affordable life insurance plays an important role in the financial planning of many families. More than 80 percent of American households have purchased individual life insurance. In the purest sense, affordable life insurance is something that pays a death benefit to someone when you die. Its primary purpose is to protect against the risk of you dying too soon. Read more…

Life insurance can be an effective tool to make certain and protect your familys financial future. It has been acknowledged universally as a method by which the breadwinner can substitute risk and uncertainty with timely aid for the family in case of their unfortunate death. Since a life insurance policy will replace your lost income after your death, it is important to choose the right kind of policy. Hence, it is essential to find a company that will cover your insuranc... Read more…

Residence: Scranton Born: April 13, 1960; Scranton, Pa. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Terese Casey; four children Education: College of the Holy Cross, A.B. 1982 (English); Catholic U. of America, J.D. 1988 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; campaign aide Political Highlights: Pa. auditor general, 1997-2005; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 2002; Pa. treasurer, 2005-present Read more…

It's not a very recognizable law firm, even in the San Diego community, but there's at least one insurance company that's heard of Lucas & Haverkamp. Read more…

Invitrogen Corp. promoted Bernd Brust to the newly created position of senior vice president of sales for Europe and the Americas. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the appointments of Gonzalo Curiel to a judgeship in the San Diego County Superior Court and Josephine Calderon to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Janine Pairis has joined Southwest Strategies as a director of public Read more…

While legal reforms such as the 2002 Brownfields Liability Act have significantly improved defenses to liability, the risk associated with acquiring sites containing quantities of hazardous materials can still be significant. Read more…

Residence: Tampa Born: August 20, 1966; Miami, Fla. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Husband, Bill Lewis; two children Education: Emory U., B.A. 1988 (political science); Florida State U., J.D. 1991 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for Fla. Senate, 2000; Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, 2002-present Read more…

Pronounced: SEAR-ees (like "series") Residence: Read more…

9th District Pronounced: bil-uh-RACK-iss Residence: Palm Harbor Born: February 8, 1963; Gainesville, Fla. Religion: Greek Orthodox Family: Wife, Eva Bilirakis; four children Education: St. Petersburg Junior College, attended 1981-83; U. of Florida, B.A. 1986 (political science); Stetson U., J.D. 1989 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; college instructor Political Highlights: Fla. House, Read more…

An insurer wants to determine whether it has coverage obligations in lawsuits involving a retirement plan at Cardinal Health Inc., the drug and medical supply distributor said in a Tuesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Read more…

9th District Residence: Seymour Born: June 23, 1953; Seymour, Ind. Read more…

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- John Dingell will celebrate his 52nd year in Congress when the House of Representatives convenes in January by taking back the gavel of the Energy and Commerce Committee that he once headed for 14 years. Read more…

1st District Residence: Waterloo Born: October 30, 1957; Grinnell, Iowa Religion: Presbyterian Family: Wife, Carolyn Braley; three children Education: Iowa State U., B.A. 1980 (political science); U. of Iowa, J.D. 1983 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer Political Highlights: No previous office Read more…

5th District Pronounced: LAMB-born Residence: Colorado Springs Born: May 24, 1954; Leavenworth, Kan. Religion: Christian Family: Wife, Jeanie Lamborn; five children Education: U. of Kansas, B.S. 1978 (journalism), J.D. 1985 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer Political Highlights: Republican nominee for Kan. House, 1982; Colo. House, 1995-98; Colo. Senate, 1998-present (president pro tempore, Read more…

Health insurance for small businesses is an issue that many small business owners struggle with. Finding group health insurance that is both affordable and valuable can be difficult. However, as many entrepreneurs soon learn, there are actions that can be taken to increase the odds of a satisfacto Read more…

Since the face amount of the life insurance policy is payable upon the death of the insured person, the element of risk to the insurance company is much different than it is for an automobile policy. When an insurance company issues an auto policy, it hopes you will be a safe driver and will never have an accident, so you will never file a claim. Read more…

Some priorities set by Democrats in Congress: Read more…

The stocks most vulnerable to the Democrats' congressional gains are crowded in the defense, pharmaceutical, oil and insurance sectors, while alternative energy providers are clear early winners from the change. Read more…

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger won re-election by a landslide after distancing himself from fellow Republican President George W. Bush and taking a moderate stance, results on Wednesday showed. Read more…

The Florida governor's seat is staying in Republican hands with the election of Charlie Crist. Read more…

Junior Senator Residence: Big Sandy Born: August 21, 1956; Havre, Mont. Religion: Church of God Family: Wife, Sharla Tester; two children Education: College of Great Falls, B.A. 1978 (music education & secondary education) Military Service: None Career: Farmer; teacher Political Highlights: Big Sandy school board, 1983-92 (chairman, 1986-91); Mont. Senate, 1999-present (minority whip, 2001-03, Read more…