Wednesday, June 24, 2009
AARP blasts Texas Gov. Rick Perry's veto of new safeguards on annuity sales
The seniors group AARP sharply criticized Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday for vetoing a bill – backed by consumers and the insurance industry – that would have established new safeguards for buying annuities.
The House and Senate passed the measure unanimously, but Perry rejected it Friday, saying it could allow "frivolous litigation..."
Dallas News: AARP blasts Texas Gov. Rick Perry's veto of new safeguards on annuity sales
The House and Senate passed the measure unanimously, but Perry rejected it Friday, saying it could allow "frivolous litigation..."
Dallas News: AARP blasts Texas Gov. Rick Perry's veto of new safeguards on annuity sales