OSHA Warns Fracking Employees of Silica Inhalation Risk
Hazard alert highlights a health-related concern about natural gas extraction.
Justice Roberts’s Opinion on Health Care Reform
We excerpt key portions of Chief Justice Roberts’s opinion.
Obamacare and Federalism’s Tug of War Within
A theory of “balanced federalism” may advance the federalism debate over health care reform.
Fat Taxes in Europe
Although the EU probably has the legal authority to impose “fat taxes,” the policy case for doing so needs to be stronger.
Time to Discard the Precautionary Principle at the CPSC
Upcoming phthalate regulations give CPSC an opportunity to reexamine its risk exposure policies.
An Alternative to the Individual Mandate
Nobel Laureate suggests alternative ways to control adverse selection in health insurance markets.
Member of Congress Documents “Loophole” for Medical Device Approval
Advocacy groups join Rep. Markey in calling for reform of FDA review process.
WTO Creates Roadblock to Administration’s Anti-Smoking Initiative
U.S. prohibition of flavored cigarettes violates international trade agreement.
The Justices and the Individual Mandate
Justice Kennedy again appears to be the decisive swing voter.
House of Representatives Votes to Eliminate Medicare Cost-Saving Body
Republican majority favors killing the much maligned “death panel.”
Administration Articulates Only Fine Distinctions in Defending Health Care Reform
Solicitor General limits his Supreme Court arguments to the specifics of health insurance.