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Week in Review

Week in Review

Proposed “Volcker Rule,” expedited infrastructure projects, food marketing to children, and more.

FDA and NABP Mobilize to Confront the Online Sale of Illegal Drugs

FDA and NABP Mobilize to Confront the Online Sale of Illegal Drugs

Governmental and nongovernmental action taken to discourage illegal pharmaceutical sales over the Internet.

Republican Presidential Candidates Blame Economic Woes on “Obamacare” and Dodd-Frank Act

Republican Presidential Candidates Blame Economic Woes on “Obamacare” and Dodd-Frank Act

Candidates repeat their claims that regulation is preventing job creation.

FAA Grants Approval to Proposed Airline Slot Swap at Northeast Airports

FAA Grants Approval to Proposed Airline Slot Swap at Northeast Airports

Transaction will reshape airline makeup at LaGuardia, Reagan National airports.

FDA Announces “Network of Experts” Pilot Program

FDA Announces “Network of Experts” Pilot Program

“Network of Experts” intended to give FDA quicker information on emerging medical devices.

Updating the Benefits of Preventing Acute Illness

Updating the Benefits of Preventing Acute Illness

New research finds higher values for protection against risks of short-term foodborne illness.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Plans to reform national telecom strategy, battery plant closure in China, climate remediation, and more.

Inspector General Criticizes EPA’s Procedural Steps in Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

Inspector General Criticizes EPA’s Procedural Steps in Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

OIG criticizes aspects of the peer review process used by EPA to develop an internal report on climate change pollutants.

NSF and White House Address Work-Life Balance for Scientists

NSF and White House Address Work-Life Balance for Scientists

Agency initiative aims to retain more women in STEM fields.

The Role of Ambiguity in Climate Change Policy

The Role of Ambiguity in Climate Change Policy

In a PPR Seminar, Geoffrey Heal discusses of the importance of analyzing uncertainty over climate change.

HHS Awards Grants to Combat Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums

HHS Awards Grants to Combat Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums

$109 million awarded to help state review programs.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Inspector General criticizes EPA study methodology, new pool safety rules, SEC proposes changes to market circuit breakers, and more.