All Essays

Implementing Sequestration

Implementing Sequestration

Understanding the process reveals why the fiscal cliff should be avoided.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Colorado passes marijuana proposition, Californians reject GMO labeling regulation, and more.

FDA Further Appeals Loss over Graphic Tobacco Packages Regulation

FDA Further Appeals Loss over Graphic Tobacco Packages Regulation

Agency seeks further review of lower court decision on graphic warnings rule.

FERC Proposes Rule to Improve the Reliability of the Power Grid

FERC Proposes Rule to Improve the Reliability of the Power Grid

Proposed rule intended to enhance power grid’s ability to withstand solar storms.

Regulation on Election Day

Regulation on Election Day

Regulation remains a divisive–and perhaps a decisive–issue in today’s election.

Changing the System

Changing the System

We hold the power to change our governmental system.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Hurricane Sandy triggers responses by federal and state agencies, a federal judge curtails contraception mandate, and more.

States Waiting to Decide on Medicaid Expansion

States Waiting to Decide on Medicaid Expansion

Majority of states appear to be waiting until after next week’s election.

Protecting Privacy in DNA Sequencing

Protecting Privacy in DNA Sequencing

President’s Bioethics Commission recommends self-regulation and government oversight.

WTO Sinks Chinese Sanctions on U.S. Steel

WTO Sinks Chinese Sanctions on U.S. Steel

Trade body says China’s restrictions violate international agreements.

When is a Federal Agency not a Federal Agency?

When is a Federal Agency not a Federal Agency?

Credit union overseer is not subject to normal government rules when acting as liquidator.

Week in Review

Week in Review

FDA investigates energy drink following deaths, CFPB expands supervision of credit reporting, and more.