New Tool Promises to Make Federal Regulations Easier to Find
Partnership attempts to simplify searching for regulations.
EPA and Commerce Department Announce Environmental Technologies Export Initiative
Web-based tool will aim to help environmental firms export technologies and services.
EPA Releases Draft Guidelines on Fracking Permits
New guidance aims to clarify federal policy on fracking using diesel fluids.
Justice Department Announces Rules to Stop Prison Rape
Rules aim to eliminate sexual assault through a comprehensive regulatory scheme.
Senate Hears Testimony on a Potential Helium Crisis
Witnesses urge Congress to act or face a helium shortage.
Rethinking Federal Flood Insurance
Wharton study proposes innovative ways to improve government-funded flood insurance.
An Alternative to the Individual Mandate
Nobel Laureate suggests alternative ways to control adverse selection in health insurance markets.
Obama Seeks to Promote “International Regulatory Cooperation”
President issues executive order as way to enhance U.S. economic growth.
Coalition Calls for Increased Oversight of Synthetic Biology
Advocacy groups say current regulation of synthetic biology offers inadequate public protection.
Supreme Court and PTO Produce New Rules on “Laws of Nature” Patents
After the Mayo decision, Patent and Trademark Office issues guiding memorandum.
Member of Congress Documents “Loophole” for Medical Device Approval
Advocacy groups join Rep. Markey in calling for reform of FDA review process.
