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Why Costs Should Play No Role in Setting Ozone Standards

Why Costs Should Play No Role in Setting Ozone Standards

President Obama made a bad decision to withdraw EPA rule.

Week in Review

Week in Review

EPA’s stricter smog rule set back, Russian President calls for reform of Russia’s aviation industry, FHFA sues banks for loan misrepresentation, and more.

Obama’s Ozone Decision Shows Clearly Who’s in Charge

Obama’s Ozone Decision Shows Clearly Who’s in Charge

Letter from OIRA Administrator Sunstein emphasizes President’s role.

Romney Weighs in on REINS

Romney Weighs in on REINS

Presidential candidate’s plan outlines his regulatory reform stance.

Making the Rulemaking Process Accessible to Ordinary Citizens

Making the Rulemaking Process Accessible to Ordinary Citizens

Administrative agencies should design their websites with rulemaking participation by the general public in mind.

Obama Asks EPA to Delay Ozone Standards

Obama Asks EPA to Delay Ozone Standards

Concerns over economy clash with more stringent air pollution standards.

Week in Review

Week in Review

DOJ blocks AT&T and T-Mobile merger, FEMA funds run low, French PM calls for tougher nuclear rules, and more.

Justice Department Moves to Block AT&T’s Acquisition of T-Mobile

Justice Department Moves to Block AT&T’s Acquisition of T-Mobile

Antitrust Division argues the merger would decrease competition, increase prices.

Calorie Posting and Its Impact

Calorie Posting and Its Impact

Researchers find that posting calories in restaurants decreases calories per purchase.

Transportation Department Rule Expands Air Passenger Protection

Transportation Department Rule Expands Air Passenger Protection

Requirements increase potential compensation, extend to international carriers.

ACUS Committee Discusses Online Access to Rulemaking

ACUS Committee Discusses Online Access to Rulemaking

Committee investigates how to improve public access via the Internet.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Regulatory reform plans, greater airline passenger protections, online greenhouse gas reporting, and more.