Week in Review
AT&T drops T-Mobile Merger, EPA releases power plant pollution standards, CFTC finalizes “swaps” rule, and much more.
GAO Says Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Should be Improved
Financial regulation needs more rigorous analysis and better interagency communication.
Legal Support for EPA’s Postponement of Assurance Penalties in the Air Transport Rule
Penn Law’s Environmental Law Project submits comment supporting EPA proposed rule.
Consumer Choice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Whether government should prevent consumers from making mistakes remains an open question.
Calibrating Chevron for Preemption
Regulatory preemption of state law should be tied to the presence of a preemption clause.
Week in Review
NTSB recommends ban on cell phone use in cars, SEC appeals decision in Citigroup case, Canada withdraws from Kyoto Protocol, and more.
Over-Regulation of Parthenotes Stifles Valuable Scientific Research
Federal government should fund research using stem cells from unfertilized eggs.
Reclaiming Workplace Health and Safety for All
Inconsistent enforcement of the UK’s health and safety regulations unduly burdens businesses.
CPR Report on OIRA’s Meetings Ignores Their Context
Increased regulatory action under Obama means that OIRA has more regulations to review.
Week in Review
House passes REINS Act, HHS Secretary limits access to Plan B, Senate blocks CFPB nominee, and more.
Centralized Review Politicizes Protection of Public Health, Worker Safety, and the Environment
New report shows regulatory playing field tilting far to the right.