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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.

The Grand Canyon and the Limits of the Law

The Grand Canyon and the Limits of the Law

Peter Schuck’s book illustrates how the law is an important, though imperfect, tool in preserving natural phenomenon.

The Success of Failure

The Success of Failure

An appreciation of Peter Schuck’s recent book cataloguing government failures.

Does Government Really “Fail” That Often?

Does Government Really “Fail” That Often?

Peter Schuck’s new book should be lauded for its breadth, but questioned for its tone of desperation.

Because It’s Hard

Because It’s Hard

Government fails at times precisely because it is tasked with solving society’s most difficult problems.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Obama announces executive actions aimed at strengthening gun control measures, the U.S. House passes dual regulatory bills, and more…