Consumers and Lenders May See Different Credit Scores
CFPB finds credit score discrepancies and recommends heightened consumer awareness.
California Bans Homosexual Reparative Therapy for Minors
California becomes first state to outlaw gay conversion therapy for children.
Presidential Candidates Spar Over Role for Regulation
In debate, Obama and Romney disagree on how much regulation is needed.
DHS to Offer Deportation Guidance on Same-Sex Couples
Discretionary relief from deportation for same-sex partners.
Report Highlights Difficulties with Regulating Federal Grants
GAO identifies oversight challenges in administering federal grants to state and local governments.
FDA Finds Arsenic in Many Rice Products
Federal food safety agency says cutting rice consumption would be premature.
House Strikes Back Against Obama’s “War on Coal”
Republicans pass bill that would restrict federal regulation.
“Develop”-ing Open Government Resources
White House launches “one-stop shop” of open government resources.
Department of Energy Announces Solar Energy Investments
DOE seeks to invest in technologies to make solar energy more cost-effective.
Agencies Double Fuel Economy Standards
EPA and NHTSA require an average of 54.5 mpg for vehicles by 2025.
Federal Government Proposes to Expand Relief to Student Loan Debtors
Proposed program would apply to loans disbursed as early as October 2011.