EPA Proposes to Increase Fuel Ethanol Content Standards
Despite criticisms, proposed 2013 biofuel requirements remain high.
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
Ruling creates confusion during tax season.
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
Rule restricting women’s role in direct combat will be formally lifted.
Three Thousand Whistleblowers Alert SEC to Wrongdoing
Annual report reviews first year of a securities whistleblower program.
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
Agency reconsiders guidance on law helping small retail businesses.
House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC
New “Securities and Derivatives Commission” proposed by Barney Frank.
EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts
Agency points to oil company’s “lack of business integrity” in temporary suspension order.