With a high percentage of its cash held outside the U.S., company is more likely to boost regular payout.

Company gets better deal on exchange offer after securities sell off on tax disclosure.

President and House Speaker's office moderate the tone of their comments.

Company shifted $9.8 bln in revenue to no-tax Bermuda last year, almost double the total from 2008.

House GOP leaders oppose an extension; Reid has scheduled a vote on his legislation for this week.

A tax subsidy may be necessary to motivate employers to offer retirement benefits.

Monetary authorities debate the extent to which they should pursue other goals.

Legislators who had called for repeal are now focused on technical corrections.