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Franklin’s Wamco Nears $100 Million SEC Deal Over Leech

Western Asset Management Co. is nearing an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a probe related to trading practices of its onetime star manager Ken Leech, who is facing separate criminal fraud charges.

Key GOP Senators Skeptical as Trump Gives Nod to Blanche

At least two Republicans have raised doubts about acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation prospects after President Donald Trump announced plans to make him “permanent attorney general,” though he’s notching support among other GOP members.

Billions Zapped Away With Tax Cheating Software

Some restaurants and bars are skimming $30 billion dollars in sales tax annually through software called a tax zapper. We explain what zappers are, how they work, and how to put an end to them.