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Obama Administration Moves to Expand Access to Government Data

Obama Administration Moves to Expand Access to Government Data

Executive order makes open and accessible data a default government policy.

Conservatism and Scientific Data in the Climate Debate

Conservatism and Scientific Data in the Climate Debate

A viable conservative approach to environmental policy must be rooted in science.

Making a Wall Street Crime Criminal

Making a Wall Street Crime Criminal

The best way to deal with insider trading is to treat it like the crime it is.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Senate confirms NLRB nominees, FDA proposes auditing of imported foods, and more…

EPA Upgrades its Energy Star Portfolio Manager

EPA Upgrades its Energy Star Portfolio Manager

An upgraded online management system will better track buildings’ energy consumption.

Debate Ensues Over Congressional Control of Agency Rulemaking

Debate Ensues Over Congressional Control of Agency Rulemaking

Scholars debate the constitutionality–and wisdom–of the REINS Act.

Agencies May Differ from their Expert Scientific Panels

Agencies May Differ from their Expert Scientific Panels

D.C. Circuit’s decision on ozone regulation has implications for science and policy in agencies.

Regulatory Entity-Centrism in Financial Services

Regulatory Entity-Centrism in Financial Services

Current focus on the entity may hamper effective regulation of the financial sector.

Week in Review

Week in Review

FDA seeks comment on menthol cigarettes, Senate passes student loan bill, and more…

The Regulatory Review Announces 2013-14 Editorial Board

The Regulatory Review Announces 2013-14 Editorial Board

Incoming Board plans to spread the reach of RegBlog’s mix of regulatory news, analysis, and opinion.

States’ Varied Approaches to Fracking Regulation

States’ Varied Approaches to Fracking Regulation

Report compares thirty-one states’ regulations on hydraulic fracturing.

“Divide and Differ:” Avoiding Catastrophe in the Digital Age

“Divide and Differ:” Avoiding Catastrophe in the Digital Age

Scholar suggests new strategy for improving cybersecurity.