Senate Finance Committee advances debt-service appropriations bill to the floor The New York State Senate Finance Committee voted March 26 to advance S9002A, an appropriations bill to cover state debt-service and related contractual obligations, after brief discussion about whether the bill assumes future, not-yet-bonded capital spending.

The New York State Senate Finance Committee has just advanced a crucial bill to ensure timely debt-service payments, sparking discussions about the future of the state's budget and potential borrowing.

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Leslie Wexner tells House oversight panel he was 'conned' by Jeffrey Epstein; denies knowledge of sexual abuse In a deposition to the House Oversight Committee, retail heir Leslie H. Wexner said he trusted Jeffrey Epstein as a family‑office adviser, denied personal involvement in allegations of sexual abuse, and said he later learned Epstein misappropriated large sums from him. Wexner agreed to provide documents the committee requested.

Leslie Wexner claims he was "conned" by Jeffrey Epstein, denying any knowledge of sexual abuse while revealing shocking misappropriations in the hundreds of millions.

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Congressional hearing scrutinizes Dodd Frank's impact on foreign banks and broker dealers Lawmakers discuss Dodd Frank's effects on foreign investment and industry consolidation among broker dealers.

As the U.S. House Committee reflects on the Dodd-Frank Act's 15th anniversary, concerns mount over its unintended consequences for foreign banks and the shrinking number of broker-dealers in the market.

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Audit reveals gaps in personnel records and purchasing policies Audit identifies missing documents in personnel files and emphasizes the need for a permanent purchasing agent.

An urgent audit reveals critical gaps in personnel records and highlights the pressing need for a permanent purchasing agent within the organization.

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