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Implementing Health Care Reform During a Political Stalemate

Implementing Health Care Reform During a Political Stalemate

Nicholas Bagley analyzes expanding executive power in the name of health care reform.

Is Balance of Power a Useful Doctrine?

Is Balance of Power a Useful Doctrine?

Eric Posner argues that “balance of power” is not a helpful concept for governing the relationship between the branches.

Constitutional Arrogance

Constitutional Arrogance

Michael Gerhardt argues that the presidency is designed to stretch the boundaries of its power.

The Case for Greater Executive Discretion

The Case for Greater Executive Discretion

Cass Sunstein argues that the executive branch has better information to make policy decisions than the other branches of government.

The Bounds of Executive Discretion in the Regulatory State

The Bounds of Executive Discretion in the Regulatory State

Penn Law hosts symposium on the legality of contemporary uses of executive power.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The D.C. Circuit denies a motion for a stay of the Clean Power Plan, President Obama vetoes a joint resolution that would invalidate the Clean Water Rule, and more…

YouTube Faces Complaints Over Junk Food Ads

YouTube Faces Complaints Over Junk Food Ads

Consumer advocacy groups call on the FTC to investigate allegedly kid-inappropriate content.

Democratizing Investment in Start-Ups

Democratizing Investment in Start-Ups

SEC grapples with consumer protection obstacles and compliance costs through new crowdfunding rule.

Lessons Learned from Katrina and Sandy

Lessons Learned from Katrina and Sandy

Disaster relief agency shows progress over past decade, but challenges remain.

Regulating Renewable Energy

Regulating Renewable Energy

Agencies work with California to tap into the energy potential of the Mojave Desert.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Obama delivers his final State of the Union address, the House takes aim at the Clean Water Rule, and more…

Coda

Coda

Peter Schuck reflects on the opinions of his book, Why Government Fails So Often: And How It Can Do Better.