Democrats Defend Obama’s Record on Regulation
2012 platform argues that the administration made regulations simpler, more open, and more flexible.
Why We Should Not (Always) Blame Congress
A rare bipartisan statute significantly reforms the National Flood Insurance Program.
Regulating at Midnight
Are regulatory analyses worse when rules are issued in the closing days of an outgoing administration?
Agencies Double Fuel Economy Standards
EPA and NHTSA require an average of 54.5 mpg for vehicles by 2025.
Improving Regulatory Performance through Ex Post Evaluation
Without better evaluation of existing regulations, regulators will too often operate in the dark.
Federal Government Proposes to Expand Relief to Student Loan Debtors
Proposed program would apply to loans disbursed as early as October 2011.
Ryan’s Record on Regulation
Presumptive Republican veep nominee has proposed cutting agency funding and deregulating industries.
Can the White House Trim U.S. Paperwork?
OIRA memo is admirable but bolder action by Congress may be needed.
Federal Housing Finance Agency Rejects Debt Forgiveness Program
FHFA says statute prevents Fannie and Freddie from adjusting principal.
California Adopts “Homeowners Bill of Rights” to Combat Foreclosures
The Golden State joins other jurisdictions in adopting reforms to lower foreclosure rates.
Is Flexible Regulation an Oxymoron?
Regulatory flexibility makes sense only when comparing rules’ stringency, structure, specificity, and scope.
A Simple Solution to Ineffective Regulations
Two CPSC Commissioners explain how to improve consumer product safety regulation.