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Week in Review

Week in Review

The CFTC hired a new director, The Senate passed a new veterans’ health care bill, The FDA clarified a policy statement, and more…

Federal Agency Recommends Improvements in Government Transparency

Federal Agency Recommends Improvements in Government Transparency

Latest ACUS recommendations seek to promote a more open and efficient government.

FTC Chair Edith Ramirez Outlines Agenda on “Big Data”

FTC Chair Edith Ramirez Outlines Agenda on “Big Data”

Commission head urges efforts to protect privacy, increase transparency, and enhance consumer choice.

New Surgeon General Report Examines Smoking Fifty Years After Initial Report

New Surgeon General Report Examines Smoking Fifty Years After Initial Report

New report examines progress in reducing smoking and makes the case for continued policy efforts.

Should the FCC Regulate Internet Interconnection?

Should the FCC Regulate Internet Interconnection?

Regulation is not the answer to interconnection concerns.

Week in Review

Week in Review

OMB reported billions in economic benefits from regulations, EPA called for carbon emission reductions, HHS regulation slowed insurance premium growth, and more…

Why are financial systems prone to crisis?

Why are financial systems prone to crisis?

Scholar analyzes the relationship between financial systems, crises, and regulation.

Defining the Clean Water Act’s Reach

Defining the Clean Water Act’s Reach

Opponents charge that the EPA “wants to regulate every single puddle.”

Improving Federally-Funded Youth Programs

Improving Federally-Funded Youth Programs

Agency proposes new standards for homeless and runaway youth programs receiving federal grants.

The Administrative State and the Optimal Abuse of Power

The Administrative State and the Optimal Abuse of Power

A state built to prevent all abuses of power would perform poorly.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The White House releases regulatory agenda, the D.C. Circuit upholds the EPA’s acid rain prevention rule, and more…

Unions May Gain Greater Access to Employer Email Accounts

Unions May Gain Greater Access to Employer Email Accounts

The NLRB may permit employees to use company email for union business and organizing.