Businesses that started early to establish conflict minerals compliance programs are still expressing worry over their ability to meet the new reporting obligations in time.

FORBES: Conflict Minerals Rule Imposes Big Burdens On Manufacturers

Several senators sent a letter to Social Security officials on Tuesday, expressing worry that a section of the Web site which offered information on an individual's annual income and available benefits was vulnerable to misuse.

CNN: Social Security Officials Pull The Plug

Health insurers, fearing that they could be squeezed out under the new system, broadcast a devastating television commercial that featured a suburban couple, Harry and Louise, expressing their confusion about the plan and their worry that the government would make health care decisions.

CNN: Commentary: Grateful Dead on health care