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New Proposal to Cut Red Tape for Rural Health Care Facilities

New Proposal to Cut Red Tape for Rural Health Care Facilities

Proposed rule aims to eliminate excessively burdensome Medicare regulations.

A Proposed Environmental Agenda for Obama’s Second Term

A Proposed Environmental Agenda for Obama’s Second Term

New position paper calls for climate change and sustainable energy regulations.

Solving the Add-On Insurance Dilemma

Solving the Add-On Insurance Dilemma

Behavioral economics supports new strategies to regulate high-priced add-on insurance.

Week in Review

Week in Review

DOJ reviews gun safety technology, FCC proposes rule to free up government airwaves, and more.

EPA Proposes to Increase Fuel Ethanol Content Standards

EPA Proposes to Increase Fuel Ethanol Content Standards

Despite criticisms, proposed 2013 biofuel requirements remain high.

Will OMB Make the Right Decision on Menu Labeling?

Will OMB Make the Right Decision on Menu Labeling?

Requiring grocery stores to display calories may be too costly for its purported benefits.

Climate Change and the North American Wolverine

Climate Change and the North American Wolverine

Citing climate change, government seeks to classify the wolverine as a threatened species.

Effective Climate Policy: The Case for a Carbon Tax

Effective Climate Policy: The Case for a Carbon Tax

A carbon tax is the most effective and least costly climate policy.

Week in Review

Week in Review

HHS issues rule affecting doctor payments, judge accepts Transocean guilty plea, and more.

Are Social Media Sites Engaging in Anti-Competitive Conduct?

Are Social Media Sites Engaging in Anti-Competitive Conduct?

A new paper dissects antitrust claims against social media.

Court Strikes Down IRS Program Regulating Tax Professionals

Court Strikes Down IRS Program Regulating Tax Professionals

Ruling creates confusion during tax season.