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CFPB Seeks to Increase Oversight of Nonbank Student Loan Servicers

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

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

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

Republican Bills Would Obstruct Enforcement of Environmental Laws

Proposed legislation could give industry intervenors excessive influence in rulemaking.

Week in Review

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?

Could Kosher Certification Improve Food Safety and Nutritional Labeling?

PPR seminar speaker says kosher certification offers regulatory model.

EPA Nominee Questioned about Transparency

EPA Nominee Questioned about Transparency

Republican Senators focus on the EPA’s openness.

Are Colleges Exploiting Their Tax-Exempt Status?

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

Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis Spreads to Developing World

Despite challenges, cost-benefit analysis can serve as an effective tool worldwide.

Week in Review

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

Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits

Republicans introduce bill limiting settlements of regulatory lawsuits.

Government to Propose More Gulf Coast Restoration Projects

Government to Propose More Gulf Coast Restoration Projects

Three years after largest U.S. oil spill, Gulf Coast restoration continues