Week in Review
White House transparency website launched, new guidelines issued for human subjects in clinical trials, investor Stanford convicted, and more.
The Proper Limits of the Congressional Regulatory Veto
The CRA’s ban on issuing “substantially similar” rules has been misunderstood
Pennsylvania’s SNAP Asset Test Will Backfire
The test will be expensive and discourage efforts to become financially independent.
Environmental Regulation Should Not Distort Competition
Policy makers must consider how environmental regulation affects markets.
Reconciling Cost-Benefit Analysis with the Precautionary Principle
CBA methodology can respond to societal risk-aversion.
Court Misapplies First Amendment to Strike Down FDA Cigarette Warning Labels
A district court judge invents strict scrutiny requirement for commercial speech.
Week in Review
Lawsuit over Google privacy policy dismissed, smoking labels held unconstitutional, auto safety rule on rearview cameras delayed, and more.
Bill to Kill ‘Death Panel’ Passes House Subcommittee
Bipartisan vote moves forward a bill repealing Obamacare’s Medicare cost-cutting body.
FHFA Proposes New Strategy for Fannie and Freddie
Agency seeks housing stability while decreasing government involvement.
SBA Report Claims $11.5 Billion in Regulatory Savings for Businesses
Government advocate for small business releases its annual report.
Commission Blasts Outdated Nuclear Waste Management Policy
Blue ribbon body urges federal government to implement major reforms.
Santorum’s Views on Regulation
Republican presidential candidate says he would revoke “irrational” regulation.