Institutionalizing Regulatory Lookback
Obama’s next OIRA Administrator should act to embed retrospective evaluation into the regulatory process.
Week in Review
SEC votes to reform money management fund operation, ITC rules Apple violated patent, and more.
Would Two Presidents be Better than One?
PPR seminar speaker makes a case for a dual presidency to break through partisan gridlock.
OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts
Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.
Report Recommends Ways to Improve Regulatory Science
Study for ACUS examines steps agencies should take when using scientific analysis.
CFPB Possesses Unique Accountability Structure
Consumer protection agency is sensibly structured to resist the dangers of client politics.
Week in Review
Agencies increase health-contingent health plan reward, EPA issues rule for alternate contaminated water tests, and more.
TARP Overseer Describes “Lost Opportunity” to Increase Small Business Lending
Report blames regulators’ lack of sufficient oversight in reviewing loan applications.
Despite Recent Safety Record, FAA May Lack Key Data
Recent GAO report details ways to improve aviation safety data collection.
We Live in an Interagency World
Despite conventional wisdom, agency coordination can sometimes improve presidential control.
Agencies Act to Address Risks from Sun Exposure
U.S. government takes measures to protect public from excessive sun exposure.
Week in Review
EPA proposes rule for stringent emissions standards, Supreme Court gives deference to FCC statutory interpretation, and more.