CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicers
Proposed rule to protect nearly 50 million Americans with student loan debt.
Draft Bill Would Limit EPA Rulemaking Power
Proposal would require Energy Department to review EPA regulations costing more than $1 billion.
Policy Entrepreneurs: The Power of Audacity
What can the efforts of a single former OIRA official teach about making broad institutional changes?
Republican Bills Would Obstruct Enforcement of Environmental Laws
Proposed legislation could give industry intervenors excessive influence in rulemaking.
Week in Review
DOJ opens investigation of IRS for unfair scrutiny, the Senate confirms Moniz as Secretary of Energy, and more.
Could Kosher Certification Improve Food Safety and Nutritional Labeling?
PPR seminar speaker says kosher certification offers regulatory model.
Are Colleges Exploiting Their Tax-Exempt Status?
An IRS multi-year study finds compliance issues with the tax returns of several colleges.
Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis Spreads to Developing World
Despite challenges, cost-benefit analysis can serve as an effective tool worldwide.
Week in Review
Obama signs executive order to share government information, Republicans block EPA nominee, and more.
Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits
Republicans introduce bill limiting settlements of regulatory lawsuits.
Government to Propose More Gulf Coast Restoration Projects
Three years after largest U.S. oil spill, Gulf Coast restoration continues