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Week in Review

Week in Review

House passes Midnight Rules Relief Act, SEC Chair to step down, and more…

New Reporting Requirements Imposed on Treasury Market

New Reporting Requirements Imposed on Treasury Market

In the wake of bizarre market behavior, regulators move to expand disclosure on Treasury trades.

Defining the Role of the Chief Information Security Officer

Defining the Role of the Chief Information Security Officer

Agencies’ challenges with managing cybersecurity may prove instructive as New York unveils new cyber rule.

Is Government Truly Broken?

Is Government Truly Broken?

Citizens and their leaders must strive to work together to solve problems and improve social and economic conditions.

Do We Know How Risky E-Cigarettes Are?

Do We Know How Risky E-Cigarettes Are?

E-cigarettes are less dangerous than is generally believed, posing a unique information challenge for regulators.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Donald Trump is elected President of the United States, states pass ballot initiatives on a range of issues, and more…

EPA Finalizes Latest Smog Rule

EPA Finalizes Latest Smog Rule

After a long battle, the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule receives an update.

President Obama Signs First Ever Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights

President Obama Signs First Ever Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights

The bill begins to close gaps in state-by-state regulatory treatment of sexual assault survivors.

Expanding the Right to Vote

Expanding the Right to Vote

From expanding the electorate to adopting online voter registration, states and localities are engaged in democracy-enhancing efforts.

Inside Agency Class Actions

Inside Agency Class Actions

Most agencies enjoy authority to aggregate cases and would benefit from doing so, but very few actually do.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Supreme Court will hear case about transgender guidance, SEC is investigating Wells Fargo, and more…

Hill Briefing Addresses Regulatory Challenges for Next Administration

Hill Briefing Addresses Regulatory Challenges for Next Administration

Public Citizen and the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards convened panels of regulatory experts.