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Week in Review

Week in Review

Lawsuit over Google privacy policy dismissed, smoking labels held unconstitutional, auto safety rule on rearview cameras delayed, and more.

Bill to Kill ‘Death Panel’ Passes House Subcommittee

Bill to Kill ‘Death Panel’ Passes House Subcommittee

Bipartisan vote moves forward a bill repealing Obamacare’s Medicare cost-cutting body.

FHFA Proposes New Strategy for Fannie and Freddie

FHFA Proposes New Strategy for Fannie and Freddie

Agency seeks housing stability while decreasing government involvement.

SBA Report Claims $11.5 Billion in Regulatory Savings for Businesses

SBA Report Claims $11.5 Billion in Regulatory Savings for Businesses

Government advocate for small business releases its annual report.

Commission Blasts Outdated Nuclear Waste Management Policy

Commission Blasts Outdated Nuclear Waste Management Policy

Blue ribbon body urges federal government to implement major reforms.

Santorum’s Views on Regulation

Santorum’s Views on Regulation

Republican presidential candidate says he would revoke “irrational” regulation.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Inquiry into overdraft practices, liability for Gulf Coast oil spill, changes to Regulations.gov, and more.

Mortgage Servicers Agree to Largest Civil Settlement Ever

Mortgage Servicers Agree to Largest Civil Settlement Ever

Lenders agree to $25 billion settlement with federal and state governments.

Congress Passes FAA Modernization Act

Congress Passes FAA Modernization Act

Long-awaited bill will fund FAA through 2015.

The Budget Roadmap to the Regulatory State

The Budget Roadmap to the Regulatory State

Obama’s 2013 budget reveals priorities for environment, financial reform, and health care.

EPA Regulates Emissions from PVC Production Facilities

EPA Regulates Emissions from PVC Production Facilities

Decade-long process culminates in toxic air emissions standards for PVC producers.

A Pill Everyone Can Swallow

A Pill Everyone Can Swallow

The FDA’s proposal to modernize generic drug approvals meets with broad support.