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Week in Review

Week in Review

New steps on nuclear safety standards, a record number of deportations, court decision on polar bear protection, and more.

Bipartisan Bill Would Relax FDA Conflict-of-Interest Policies

Bipartisan Bill Would Relax FDA Conflict-of-Interest Policies

Legislation seeks to speed FDA review of medical products.

House Gives EPA 15 More Months to Promulgate New Boiler Rules

House Gives EPA 15 More Months to Promulgate New Boiler Rules

Congress weighs economic, health considerations in regulation of air pollution from industrial boilers.

Google Draws Attention of Senate Subcommittee

Google Draws Attention of Senate Subcommittee

Internet executives and antitrust experts discuss the need to regulate Google.

The Costly Effects of Regulatory Burdens

The Costly Effects of Regulatory Burdens

Countries should follow the North American lead in requiring cost-benefit analyses of new regulations.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Proposed “Volcker Rule,” expedited infrastructure projects, food marketing to children, and more.

FDA and NABP Mobilize to Confront the Online Sale of Illegal Drugs

FDA and NABP Mobilize to Confront the Online Sale of Illegal Drugs

Governmental and nongovernmental action taken to discourage illegal pharmaceutical sales over the Internet.

Republican Presidential Candidates Blame Economic Woes on “Obamacare” and Dodd-Frank Act

Republican Presidential Candidates Blame Economic Woes on “Obamacare” and Dodd-Frank Act

Candidates repeat their claims that regulation is preventing job creation.

FAA Grants Approval to Proposed Airline Slot Swap at Northeast Airports

FAA Grants Approval to Proposed Airline Slot Swap at Northeast Airports

Transaction will reshape airline makeup at LaGuardia, Reagan National airports.

FDA Announces “Network of Experts” Pilot Program

FDA Announces “Network of Experts” Pilot Program

“Network of Experts” intended to give FDA quicker information on emerging medical devices.

Updating the Benefits of Preventing Acute Illness

Updating the Benefits of Preventing Acute Illness

New research finds higher values for protection against risks of short-term foodborne illness.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Plans to reform national telecom strategy, battery plant closure in China, climate remediation, and more.