Week in Review
HIV treatment approval, e-rulemaking report, heavy truck fuel efficiency rules and more.
Congress Needs Its Own Regulatory Review Office
OIRA oversight of regulation is necessary, but not sufficient.
Expand Centralized Regulatory Review to Independent Agencies
Congress should require independent regulatory commissions to perform cost-benefit analyses
New Recommendations for Valuing Mortality Risk Reductions
EPA’s Science Advisory Board offers recommendations to improve cost-benefit analysis.
Week in Review
‘Gluten free’ to be clarified, Chemical Data Reporting rule, cable provider regulations, and more.
Recent Supreme Court Decisions Interpret the Freedom of Information Act
The Court clarifies FOIA and its exemptions.
European Court of Justice Considers Carbon Restrictions on Foreign Airlines
Legality of EU environmental regulation challenged under international law.
Senators Debate the Merits of Blocking the AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
Sen. Kohl argues that consumers would lose a low-priced option while Sen. Lee claims the merger would generate efficiencies.
New York Recommends Expansion of Fracking
NY department advocates ending gubernatorial moratorium on fracking.
Week in Review
FAA furlough, electronics recycling program, consumer mortgage advertising regulations, and more.
HHS Proposes Rules for Affordable Insurance Exchanges
Proposed federal standards issued for implementing health care reform.