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Congress Passes FAA Modernization Act

Congress Passes FAA Modernization Act

Long-awaited bill will fund FAA through 2015.

The Budget Roadmap to the Regulatory State

The Budget Roadmap to the Regulatory State

Obama’s 2013 budget reveals priorities for environment, financial reform, and health care.

EPA Regulates Emissions from PVC Production Facilities

EPA Regulates Emissions from PVC Production Facilities

Decade-long process culminates in toxic air emissions standards for PVC producers.

A Pill Everyone Can Swallow

A Pill Everyone Can Swallow

The FDA’s proposal to modernize generic drug approvals meets with broad support.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President’s budget proposal released, dry cleaning solvent declared a likely carcinogen, robocall rules updated, and more.

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Medical Device Approval

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Medical Device Approval

New bill would allow manufacturers of certain medical device to bypass elements of FDA’s existing process.

FTC Stalls Omnicare/PharMerica Merger

FTC Stalls Omnicare/PharMerica Merger

Antitrust complaint filed against pharmaceutical industry deal.

FHFA Publishes Proposed PACE Rule

FHFA Publishes Proposed PACE Rule

Proposed rule may make it harder for homeowners to obtain energy-saving loans.

An Incomplete Contraceptive Coverage Compromise

An Incomplete Contraceptive Coverage Compromise

Despite political assurances, nothing has changed legally in the contraceptive insurance controversy.

Week in Review

Week in Review

CA Proposition 8 struck down, $26 billion foreclosure settlement with banks, contraception mandate debate, and more.

EU Reveals New Strategy to Improve Online Privacy

EU Reveals New Strategy to Improve Online Privacy

Proposal would unify EU data protection laws and reduce business compliance costs.

Controversy Surrounds HHS Contraception Mandate

Controversy Surrounds HHS Contraception Mandate

President’s advisers signal willingness to “work with religious groups.”