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Justice Department Attempts to Close Prisons’ Revolving Door

Justice Department Attempts to Close Prisons’ Revolving Door

The Department of Justice hopes to reduce crime by easing the path to reentry.

Congressional Hearing Highlights EPA Oversight of Hydraulic Fracturing

Congressional Hearing Highlights EPA Oversight of Hydraulic Fracturing

House subcommittee hears economic and health arguments about fracking.

Hydrokinetics: Generating Power from Water

Hydrokinetics: Generating Power from Water

Congress and FERC act to promote the development of hydrokinetic power.

FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for Public Safety Do-Not-Call List

FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for Public Safety Do-Not-Call List

The FCC seeks input on how to manage and enforce a Do-Not-Call Registry for emergency service lines.

Commerce Department Levies Duties on Chinese Wind Towers

Commerce Department Levies Duties on Chinese Wind Towers

The decision adds to rising tension between the U.S. and China over manufacturing subsidies.

New Tool Promises to Make Federal Regulations Easier to Find

New Tool Promises to Make Federal Regulations Easier to Find

Partnership attempts to simplify searching for regulations.

EPA and Commerce Department Announce Environmental Technologies Export Initiative

EPA and Commerce Department Announce Environmental Technologies Export Initiative

Web-based tool will aim to help environmental firms export technologies and services.

EPA Releases Draft Guidelines on Fracking Permits

EPA Releases Draft Guidelines on Fracking Permits

New guidance aims to clarify federal policy on fracking using diesel fluids.

Justice Department Announces Rules to Stop Prison Rape

Justice Department Announces Rules to Stop Prison Rape

Rules aim to eliminate sexual assault through a comprehensive regulatory scheme.

Senate Hears Testimony on a Potential Helium Crisis

Senate Hears Testimony on a Potential Helium Crisis

Witnesses urge Congress to act or face a helium shortage.

Rethinking Federal Flood Insurance

Rethinking Federal Flood Insurance

Wharton study proposes innovative ways to improve government-funded flood insurance.

An Alternative to the Individual Mandate

An Alternative to the Individual Mandate

Nobel Laureate suggests alternative ways to control adverse selection in health insurance markets.