We Need Full Public Access to the Law
Federal agencies must guarantee that all regulatory provisions are fully, publicly available.
Defining Government Failure
Ideological presumptions should not obscure key elements of “government failure.”
Tax Administration and the “Force of Law”
Current tax administration reveals agencies’ muddled application of “force of law” determinations.
Transforming the Nature of Drug Safety Regulation
Using retrospective drug safety data can improve patient care.
Institutionalizing Regulatory Lookback
Obama’s next OIRA Administrator should act to embed retrospective evaluation into the regulatory process.
CFPB Possesses Unique Accountability Structure
Consumer protection agency is sensibly structured to resist the dangers of client politics.
We Live in an Interagency World
Despite conventional wisdom, agency coordination can sometimes improve presidential control.
Policy Entrepreneurs: The Power of Audacity
What can the efforts of a single former OIRA official teach about making broad institutional changes?
Republican Bills Would Obstruct Enforcement of Environmental Laws
Proposed legislation could give industry intervenors excessive influence in rulemaking.
Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis Spreads to Developing World
Despite challenges, cost-benefit analysis can serve as an effective tool worldwide.
Real State Power Means Getting in the Obamacare Game
Embracing the implementation of Obamacare could give states greater power.
Who Is Running OIRA?
Former EPA official questions review process during transition to new “regulatory czar” at OIRA.