Senators Debate the Merits of Blocking the AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
Sen. Kohl argues that consumers would lose a low-priced option while Sen. Lee claims the merger would generate efficiencies.
New York Recommends Expansion of Fracking
NY department advocates ending gubernatorial moratorium on fracking.
Week in Review
FAA furlough, electronics recycling program, consumer mortgage advertising regulations, and more.
HHS Proposes Rules for Affordable Insurance Exchanges
Proposed federal standards issued for implementing health care reform.
FTC Holds Workshop on Preventing Patent Hold-Ups
Workshop participants considered mandating disclosure and restricting license terms.
Australian Commission Seeks Comments on Regulatory Evaluation Methods
Productivity Commission to report on prioritizing, evaluating regulatory reform.
The REINS Act: A Constitutional Means to Control Delegation
The proposed legislation would give Congress authority over a limited set of major regulations.
Week in Review
Senate examination of the rulemaking process, stricter drilling safety standards, the EPA sued over smog policy, and more.
Senate Committee Continues Review of Regulatory Reform Bills
Two former OIRA Administrators testify at hearing.
The Dangers of Indicators
Increased reliance on indicators can mask an institution’s non-quantifiable policies, Galit A. Sarfaty argues.
HHS Releases Progress Report on Open Government
The agency details its plans to enhance transparency, public collaboration.
Rulemakings at the Fed, CFPB Need White House Supervision
After Dodd-Frank, financial regulations of independent agencies should be subject to OIRA review.