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The Regulatory Blame Game

The Regulatory Blame Game

Criticism of FDA over meningitis outbreak repeats a familiar pattern of regulatory blame.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Political leaders call for stronger gun regulation, FDA chief pushes for specialty pharmacy rules, and more.

FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies

FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies

Agency to determine whether more regulation is needed to protect consumers.

Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?

Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?

Government report predicts climate change will strain U.S. security.

Girls’ Sports Opportunities Show Greater Gap

Girls’ Sports Opportunities Show Greater Gap

University report claims the gender gap in sports opportunities has widened.

FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides

FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides

Agency reconsiders guidance on law helping small retail businesses.

Week in Review

Week in Review

EU offers bank resolution plan, USDA permits more meat in school lunches, and more.

House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC

House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC

New “Securities and Derivatives Commission” proposed by Barney Frank.

How Do Industry Insiders View Regulations?

How Do Industry Insiders View Regulations?

New study categorizes perceptions of regulators in the workplace.

Can International Competitiveness Be Quantified?

Can International Competitiveness Be Quantified?

Penn Law Professor Michael S. Knoll explains how to develop better measures.

EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts

EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts

Agency points to oil company’s “lack of business integrity” in temporary suspension order.

Week in Review

Week in Review

CFPB signs data deal with DOJ, EU opposes Internet regulation, and more.