NU Online News Service, June 16, 3:40 p.m. EDT

WASHINGTON–Discussions regarding a financial services reform insurance provision stalled as conferees continue to debate the scope of preemption authority a federal insurance office would have over state law when negotiating bilateral trade accords.

"The issue is being worked out with staff and a members' working group," a member of the conference committee said as the conferees regrouped to work through additional titles today.

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