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“Revolutionary Turnaround” for SEC’s Rulemaking

“Revolutionary Turnaround” for SEC’s Rulemaking

Law professor argues that cost-benefit analysis could make securities regulation more effective.

Improving How Agencies Collect Information

Improving How Agencies Collect Information

My recent ACUS report presents three conclusions to frame proposed improvements.

Week in Review

Week in Review

DOJ approves Verizon spectrum deal, government finalizes off-shore drilling rules, and more.

Ryan’s Record on Regulation

Ryan’s Record on Regulation

Presumptive Republican veep nominee has proposed cutting agency funding and deregulating industries.

Proposition 37: Science, Law, and Consumer Protection

Proposition 37: Science, Law, and Consumer Protection

Californians will vote on whether to require the labeling of foods containing genetically modified products.

Expanding Child Protection Online

Expanding Child Protection Online

FTC proposes to “clarify” and “strengthen” online children’s privacy.

Can the White House Trim U.S. Paperwork?

Can the White House Trim U.S. Paperwork?

OIRA memo is admirable but bolder action by Congress may be needed.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Google pays largest FTC penalty, HHS adopts rule to cut red tape, and more.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Rejects Debt Forgiveness Program

Federal Housing Finance Agency Rejects Debt Forgiveness Program

FHFA says statute prevents Fannie and Freddie from adjusting principal.

Bureaucratic Rules: A Tale of Two Libraries

Bureaucratic Rules: A Tale of Two Libraries

Differing bureaucratic missions produce different regulatory environments for visitors at two major government libraries.

Better Informing the Net Neutrality Debate

Better Informing the Net Neutrality Debate

Penn Law Professor argues for “network diversity” rather than “network neutrality.”