Effort to repeal unpopular 1099 filing rule fails in Senate

Despite Democrats and Republicans agreeing that the rule should be changed, an effort to repeal an element of health care legislation that would require businesses that spend $600 or more with a vendor to file a 1099 form has failed to pass in the Senate. The Senate twice was unable to get the 67 votes needed to get rid of the provision, which critics say will burden businesses with unnecessary paperwork. Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., said Monday that he and Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., have agreed to work out a compromise to repeal the 1099 provision in the health care law. More.

Energize Missouri Homeowner Upgrades and Geothermal Program

If you live in Missouri, take a look at this link for the state’s rebate program for improving your home’s energy conservation: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/transform/energizemissourihomes.htm