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Feds Claim Unlawful “Conspiracy” Inflated Prices of E-books

Feds Claim Unlawful “Conspiracy” Inflated Prices of E-books

Antitrust lawsuit alleges Apple and five publishers conspired to eliminate competition.

WTO Creates Roadblock to Administration’s Anti-Smoking Initiative

WTO Creates Roadblock to Administration’s Anti-Smoking Initiative

U.S. prohibition of flavored cigarettes violates international trade agreement.

EPA to Regulate Carbon Emissions from New Power Plants

EPA to Regulate Carbon Emissions from New Power Plants

Proposed rule would impose the first greenhouse gas standards on new facilities.

USDA Guidance Calls for Greater Attention to Multilingual Services

USDA Guidance Calls for Greater Attention to Multilingual Services

USDA-funded organizations need to plan for individuals with limited English proficiency.

EPA Proposes More Oversight of Manufacture and Import of Chemicals

EPA Proposes More Oversight of Manufacture and Import of Chemicals

EPA plans to monitor five groups of chemicals to prevent harmful new uses.

DOJ Extends ADA Compliance Date for Pools and Spas

DOJ Extends ADA Compliance Date for Pools and Spas

DOJ delays disability compliance date for public pools, spas.

House of Representatives Votes to Eliminate Medicare Cost-Saving Body

House of Representatives Votes to Eliminate Medicare Cost-Saving Body

Republican majority favors killing the much maligned “death panel.”

Pennsylvania Utility Regulator Ponders the Future of Energy Efficiency

Pennsylvania Utility Regulator Ponders the Future of Energy Efficiency

Commission seeks public comments as it prepares to extend efficiency programs.

White House Hosts Conservation Conference

White House Hosts Conservation Conference

Conference emphasizes impacts of conservation on urban and rural communities.

Supreme Court Allows Legal Challenge to EPA Authority to Proceed

Supreme Court Allows Legal Challenge to EPA Authority to Proceed

Unanimous court authorizes direct judicial review of EPA water pollution orders.

Member of Congress Highlights Lack of Regulation of Potentially Dangerous Flu Research

Member of Congress Highlights Lack of Regulation of Potentially Dangerous Flu Research

Rep. Sensenbrenner spotlights controversial avian flu studies.

FCC Reform Bill Wins Key Committee Vote

FCC Reform Bill Wins Key Committee Vote

Party-line vote moves forward bill that would change FCC processes.