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OMB Proposes Guidance to Simplify Federal Grantmaking Process

OMB Proposes Guidance to Simplify Federal Grantmaking Process

Guidance seeks to ease regulatory burdens while increasing effectiveness of oversight.

New Proposal to Cut Red Tape for Rural Health Care Facilities

New Proposal to Cut Red Tape for Rural Health Care Facilities

Proposed rule aims to eliminate excessively burdensome Medicare regulations.

EPA Proposes to Increase Fuel Ethanol Content Standards

EPA Proposes to Increase Fuel Ethanol Content Standards

Despite criticisms, proposed 2013 biofuel requirements remain high.

Climate Change and the North American Wolverine

Climate Change and the North American Wolverine

Citing climate change, government seeks to classify the wolverine as a threatened species.

Court Strikes Down IRS Program Regulating Tax Professionals

Court Strikes Down IRS Program Regulating Tax Professionals

Ruling creates confusion during tax season.

FCC Considers Regulating Interstate Inmate Calling Service

FCC Considers Regulating Interstate Inmate Calling Service

FCC seeks public comment as it considers new regulations.

Defense Department Amends Rules to “Match Reality” for Women in Combat

Defense Department Amends Rules to “Match Reality” for Women in Combat

Rule restricting women’s role in direct combat will be formally lifted.

FDA Proposes Food Safety Rules

FDA Proposes Food Safety Rules

Proposed rules seek to tackle food-borne illness.

Three Thousand Whistleblowers Alert SEC to Wrongdoing

Three Thousand Whistleblowers Alert SEC to Wrongdoing

Annual report reviews first year of a securities whistleblower program.

Regulatory News: Year in Review

Regulatory News: Year in Review

We feature our top news posts from 2012.

FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies

FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies

Agency to determine whether more regulation is needed to protect consumers.

FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides

FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides

Agency reconsiders guidance on law helping small retail businesses.