The Shutdown’s Impact on Regulation
Looking back at the 1995 shutdown reveals insights about regulatory productivity.
Week in Review
President Obama nominates Janet Yellen for Fed chair, USDA warns of salmonella outbreak, and more…
Agencies Collaborate to Combat the Creation and Spread of “Super Bugs”
Report highlights CDC’s efforts to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance.
U.S. Declines Insurance Liability for One Trillion in Foreign Bank Deposits
New rule protects the FDIC from liability for foreign deposits in the event of U.S. bank failure.
Citizen Feedback in Chinese Policymaking
Officials increasingly consult with an engaged public when setting policy.
Week in Review
House committee holds hearing on OIRA and regulatory reform, DOJ files suit to block state voting law, and more…
Department of Education Seeks Feedback on Strategic Plan
Agency issues draft focused on closing achievement gap and leading the world.
Regulatory Responses to Honeybee Deaths
Regulatory efforts to combat honeybee deaths focus on pesticides.
White House Completes Review of ADA Revisions
Industries brace for potential new disability accommodation obligations.
Regulating Risk and Governance in Banks
An analysis of bank governance reveals a new roadmap for regulatory reform.
Week in Review
State AGs urge e-cigarette rule, financial regulators propose credit risk retention rule, and more…