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Congress has a busy agenda with a big impact on business. A tip sheet:

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Financial regulation

Tim Geithner wants tougher rules, stiffer capital requirements, and a say in exec pay. Industry supports more oversight, but even some Dems balk at the sweep of the proposal.

Where the action is: Barney Frank is negotiating with the White House and is warm to Geithner's plan. Best hope of narrowing its scope rests in the Senate.

By Nina Easton and Telis Demos

NEXT: Health-care reform

Last updated April 28 2009: 8:52 AM ET

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