The package marked the most significant move to date by Mr. Cook in putting his own imprint on Apple and reflects how he has been more forthcoming with shareholders, investors say.

WSJ: Apple to Pay Dividend, Plans $10 Billion Buyback

In fact, he supports legislation that would move forward the date, the year by -- during which states could apply for and receive waivers of the Affordable Care Act to 2014.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

The obvious solution would be to move to the autumn the date of the first elections, due in 1999.

ECONOMIST: Devolution