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?
Eric Posner argues that “balance of power” is not a helpful concept for governing the relationship between the branches.
Constitutional Arrogance
Michael Gerhardt argues that the presidency is designed to stretch the boundaries of its power.
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
Penn Law hosts symposium on the legality of contemporary uses of executive power.
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
Consumer advocacy groups call on the FTC to investigate allegedly kid-inappropriate content.
Democratizing Investment in Start-Ups
SEC grapples with consumer protection obstacles and compliance costs through new crowdfunding rule.
Lessons Learned from Katrina and Sandy
Disaster relief agency shows progress over past decade, but challenges remain.
Regulating Renewable Energy
Agencies work with California to tap into the energy potential of the Mojave Desert.
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
Peter Schuck reflects on the opinions of his book, Why Government Fails So Often: And How It Can Do Better.