The Politics of Regulatory Reform
The politics of regulatory reform is much more about politics than it is about regulation.
Week in Review
The government shutdown ended, the Supreme Court to review EPA permit requirements, and more…
Federal Reserve Board Implements New Capital Plan Rules
New rules amend capital-to-risk ratio requirements.
OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References
The agency’s response to a recent petition fails to resolve a growing debate.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Encouraging progress in public access to industry standards is counterbalanced by a governmental “disappointment.”
OFR Responds to Petition on Incorporation by Reference
Government office responds to petition seeking greater public access to legal rules.
The Continuing Debate Over Regulatory Incorporation
The Regulatory Review features continuing debate on “incorporation by reference” after OFR responds to recent petition.
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.