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.
Senate Bill Would Codify Benefit-Cost Analysis and Guidance Procedures
Senator proposes legislation to require cost-benefit analysis and steps for issuing non-binding guidance.
Sunshine Week Brings New FOIA.gov, But Critics Say Glass is Still Half Full
New government website teaches users how to request government information but with mixed reactions.
Democrats and Republicans Wrangle Over the FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
Congress debates whether net neutrality rules promote competition and innovation or stifle economic activity.
Ongoing Litigation in Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Lawsuits over stem cell research could alter current scientific approaches.
OIRA’s Guide Provides Agencies with Recommendations for Using Regulations.gov
OIRA recommends that agencies promote public access by uploading rulemaking documents in a timely, consistent fashion.
Obama’s Plan to Reform the Housing Market
The Obama Administration explains its plans for reforming the U.S. housing market: less government involvement, more private capital.
Federal Budget Battle Centers on Regulation
Regulatory agencies’ budgets a focal point in negotiations over government spending.