It is far from clear whether Mr Reid can muster the 60-vote supermajority he needs simply to bring such a bill to the Senate floor, let alone to pass it.

ECONOMIST: Health-care reform

If the votes are split, how can the chair facilitate the compensation committee meeting in such a way as to bring the group together for a workable solution that will pass muster with shareholders and executives alike?

FORBES: Help Wanted: Compensation Committee Chair