Analysis

CFPB Reports to Congress on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

CFPB Reports to Congress on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The agency will focus on promoting fairness for both consumers and law-abiding debt collectors.

Do Federal Regulations Impede Economic Growth?

Do Federal Regulations Impede Economic Growth?

Study finds increasing federal regulation does not impede GDP or job growth.

NYC “Soda Ban” Overturned: An Analysis of the Opinion

NYC “Soda Ban” Overturned: An Analysis of the Opinion

Judge finds that the rule’s loopholes make it arbitrary and capricious.

Protecting Children from Bioterrorism and Biomedical Research

Protecting Children from Bioterrorism and Biomedical Research

Bioethics Commission weighs in on ethical ways to test anthrax vaccines on children.

Fixing 15% of the Student Loan Debt Problem

Fixing 15% of the Student Loan Debt Problem

CFPB seeks to remedy issues with private student loans.

USDA Takes Tough Stance on Nutrition Program Fraud

USDA Takes Tough Stance on Nutrition Program Fraud

Proposed rule aims to reduce retailer fraud in nutrition program.

Patent Trolls: No Fairytale Ending in Sight?

Patent Trolls: No Fairytale Ending in Sight?

Debate rages on as Congress considers legislation to solve this problem.

Decreasing the Deficit by Shifting Tax Enforcement

Decreasing the Deficit by Shifting Tax Enforcement

GAO report claims the IRS could significantly increase revenues with better enforcement.

Making Decisions without All the Answers

Making Decisions without All the Answers

Institute of Medicine report describes how the EPA should confront uncertainty.

USDA Proposes “Smart Snacks in School” Rule

USDA Proposes “Smart Snacks in School” Rule

States show varied levels of readiness for the new rule.

GAO Calls on Agencies to Respond to All Comments

GAO Calls on Agencies to Respond to All Comments

Report advocates for a better use of public input.

FDA Convenes Public Meeting on Proposed Food Safety Rules

FDA Convenes Public Meeting on Proposed Food Safety Rules

Industry lobbyists and safety advocates testify to the benefits and burdens of two major proposed rules.