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The Anti-Capture Justification for Regulatory Review

The Anti-Capture Justification for Regulatory Review

Better understanding of OIRA’s role – and its rationale – provides a new agenda for reform.

HUD and VA Partner to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness

HUD and VA Partner to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness

Agencies announce third installment of housing vouchers, part of $68 million plan.

Why Thanksgiving is Today

Why Thanksgiving is Today

A brief journey through the holiday’s lengthy legal history.

Debt Collection Industry Faces Looming Regulatory Change

Debt Collection Industry Faces Looming Regulatory Change

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seek to assert rulemaking powers to oversee debt collectors.

Dangerous Dust and Deadly Delay: OSHA’s Proposed Silica Rule

Dangerous Dust and Deadly Delay: OSHA’s Proposed Silica Rule

Cost-effective workplace safety rule would save 700 lives a year.

Are IRS Revenue Rulings Eligible for Chevron Review?

Are IRS Revenue Rulings Eligible for Chevron Review?

Pending Supreme Court tax case raises key statutory interpretation issue.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Senate committee approves Yellen to lead Fed, Senate votes to limit confirmation filibusters, and more…

The FDA Trans Fats Ban and the Goal of Informed Consumers

The FDA Trans Fats Ban and the Goal of Informed Consumers

FDA seeks comment on its determination trans fats are unsafe and should be banned.

Is Bitcoin Real Money? Regulators Weigh In

Is Bitcoin Real Money? Regulators Weigh In

Digital currencies encounter an uncertain regulatory landscape as they enter the mainstream.

FDA Moves to Address Drug Shortages

FDA Moves to Address Drug Shortages

Agency hopes a strategic plan and proposed rule will protect patients from delayed treatment.

House Bill Would Limit FDA Oversight of Health Apps

House Bill Would Limit FDA Oversight of Health Apps

Supporters of legislation argue FDA will not cabin its regulatory power on its own.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Obama announces change to healthcare law, FCC releases roadmap for drone regulation, and more…