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Protecting Children from Bioterrorism and Biomedical Research

Protecting Children from Bioterrorism and Biomedical Research

Bioethics Commission weighs in on ethical ways to test anthrax vaccines on children.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Judge approves American Airlines merger, CFPB expands consumer complaint database, and more.

Fixing 15% of the Student Loan Debt Problem

Fixing 15% of the Student Loan Debt Problem

CFPB seeks to remedy issues with private student loans.

USDA Takes Tough Stance on Nutrition Program Fraud

USDA Takes Tough Stance on Nutrition Program Fraud

Proposed rule aims to reduce retailer fraud in nutrition program.

Active Choosing versus Default Rules

Active Choosing versus Default Rules

Cass Sunstein explains why – and when – policymakers should use default rules.

Patent Trolls: No Fairytale Ending in Sight?

Patent Trolls: No Fairytale Ending in Sight?

Debate rages on as Congress considers legislation to solve this problem.

Week in Review

Week in Review

FDA backs off graphic warnings labels on cigarettes, CFPB warns banks on indirect auto lending, and more.

Smarting Up EU Risk Management: The Needed Step Forward

Smarting Up EU Risk Management: The Needed Step Forward

The Smart Regulation agenda of the EU is vital but must be upgraded to manage risks.

Decreasing the Deficit by Shifting Tax Enforcement

Decreasing the Deficit by Shifting Tax Enforcement

GAO report claims the IRS could significantly increase revenues with better enforcement.

Start-up Companies Await SEC Guidance on Equity Crowdfunding

Start-up Companies Await SEC Guidance on Equity Crowdfunding

Commission balances spurring investments with protecting investors.

Congress Considers Restricting the Use of Unmanned Aerial Aircraft

Congress Considers Restricting the Use of Unmanned Aerial Aircraft

Proposed bill would limit the use of drones for surveillance.

Week in Review

Week in Review

TSA defends security changes, judge blocks NY soda restrictions, and more.