New Virginia Legislation on the Closure of Abortion Clinics
The law requires abortion clinics to meet stringent standards.
HHS Rescinds Health Care Conscience Provisions
HHS repeals “overly broad” portions of Bush-era regulation.
MSHA Seeks More Comments on Proposed Coal Miner Health Rule
Proposed standards attempt to reduce black lung disease risk.
Preemption of Vaccine Injury Lawsuits Upheld
The Supreme Court decides that federal statutes preempt state lawsuits over vaccinations.
FDA Grants Hearing on Proposed Withdrawal of Marketing Approval for Avastin
The FDA proposes to withdraw approval for a breast cancer treatment, with hearing scheduled for June.
FDA Seeks Public Input and Increased Funding to Implement Food Safety Act
The FDA holds public meetings to discuss its new authority as some members of Congress question the agency’s budget.
FDA and Importers Gain New Responsibility to Police Imported Foods
New legislation increases safety responsibilities of the FDA and food importers.
USDA Fully Deregulates Genetically Modified Alfalfa
Following Supreme Court decision, the USDA stops regulating Roundup Ready Alfalfa.
Proposed HHS Rule Would Extend Health Care Protections to Student Health Plans
The proposed rule would offer some, but all not, consumer protections of PPACA to student health plans.
Federal Courts Split on Constitutionality of Individual Mandate in Health Care Law
Two district courts uphold insurance mandate, but two other courts find it unconstitutional.
Proposed MSHA Regulation Seeks to Strengthen Pattern of Violation Provisions
Mine safety regulator proposes criteria for improving worker protection.
Is the Mine Safety and Health Administration Up to the Task?
Funding shortfalls may inhibit efforts at improving mine safety.