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The FDA’s Sweet Proposal on Food Labels

The FDA’s Sweet Proposal on Food Labels

The FDA has proposed adding to product labels daily percentages for added sugars.

How Philadelphia Ensured Public Safety During the Pope’s Visit

How Philadelphia Ensured Public Safety During the Pope’s Visit

The Pope did not have to worry about his safety in the City of Brotherly Love last weekend.

Federal Agency Tackles Discrimination in Health Care

Federal Agency Tackles Discrimination in Health Care

A proposed rule would offer patients protection from certain types of discrimination.

Recreational Drones Present Enforcement Issues for FAA

Recreational Drones Present Enforcement Issues for FAA

Agency seeks to crack down on rogue drone operators in the face of limited legal authority and resources.

Crowds May Cause New End to the Appalachian Trail

Crowds May Cause New End to the Appalachian Trail

State park officials consider re-routing the Appalachian Trail away from Mount Katahdin in response to growing crowds.

Regulating Marijuana’s Environmental Impacts

Regulating Marijuana’s Environmental Impacts

California’s proposed medical marijuana standards include environmental protection provisions.

NYC Bill Would Have Kids Trade Calories for Toys

NYC Bill Would Have Kids Trade Calories for Toys

New research finds that kids would consume fewer calories under proposed fast-food standards.

Regulating Labor Day Parades

Regulating Labor Day Parades

Local regulations help ensure that holiday celebrations go off without a hitch.

Pennsylvania Seeks New Approach to Long-Term Medicaid Services

Pennsylvania Seeks New Approach to Long-Term Medicaid Services

State explores Medicaid changes to improve care for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

Federal Agency Moves to Enhance Safety of Public Transportation Systems

Federal Agency Moves to Enhance Safety of Public Transportation Systems

The Federal Transit Administration issued a proposed rule to increase monitoring of public transit systems.

White House Announces International Development Partnerships

White House Announces International Development Partnerships

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew leads delegation to U.N. conference on development finance.

Last Licks for Baseball’s Chewing Tobacco Habit

Last Licks for Baseball’s Chewing Tobacco Habit

City and state officials seek to ban chewing tobacco from sports stadiums around the country.