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Environmental Regulation Should Not Distort Competition

Environmental Regulation Should Not Distort Competition

Policy makers must consider how environmental regulation affects markets.

Reconciling Cost-Benefit Analysis with the Precautionary Principle

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

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

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

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

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

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Commission Blasts Outdated Nuclear Waste Management Policy

Commission Blasts Outdated Nuclear Waste Management Policy

Blue ribbon body urges federal government to implement major reforms.

Santorum’s Views on Regulation

Santorum’s Views on Regulation

Republican presidential candidate says he would revoke “irrational” regulation.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Inquiry into overdraft practices, liability for Gulf Coast oil spill, changes to Regulations.gov, and more.

Mortgage Servicers Agree to Largest Civil Settlement Ever

Mortgage Servicers Agree to Largest Civil Settlement Ever

Lenders agree to $25 billion settlement with federal and state governments.

Congress Passes FAA Modernization Act

Congress Passes FAA Modernization Act

Long-awaited bill will fund FAA through 2015.