Is Government Prone to Fail?
Peter H. Schuck’s recent book analyzes the effectiveness of federal domestic policies in the United States.
The Problem with Delegation
Legal scholar argues that delegation poses a threat to the separation of powers.
Finding the Middle Ground in Regulatory Reform
Commentator offers ideas for regulatory reform with bipartisan appeal.
Congressional Productivity’s Impact on Regulatory Agendas
Scholar examines how high- and low-productivity in Congress shapes regulators’ ability to implement statutes.
Congress Rethinks Policy on Medical Marijuana
Legislation seeks to reduce friction between federal and state policies for medicinal marijuana use.
Can We Finally Fix “Too Big to Fail”?
Recently passed House legislation would amend bankruptcy code for big banks.
Improving Regulatory Agenda-Setting
Penn Program on Regulation workshop focuses on key factors shaping regulatory agendas.
Hundreds of Recent Final Rules Are Technically Unlawful
Agencies apparently fail to comply with a mandatory reporting requirement for many federal regulations.
Rebuilding Accountability in the Administrative State
When it comes to rulemaking, “It should no longer be sufficient for agency decision makers to assume that the only hurdle they have to meet is simply not being ‘clearly wrong.'”
Chevron Undermines Checks and Balances
It is time to reconsider the extent to which we apply Chevron.
GAO Says Congressional Review Act Not Triggered by Proposed Rules
Congressional watchdog declares that proposed regulations are not subject to CRA.