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Are Colleges Exploiting Their Tax-Exempt Status?

Are Colleges Exploiting Their Tax-Exempt Status?

An IRS multi-year study finds compliance issues with the tax returns of several colleges.

Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis Spreads to Developing World

Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis Spreads to Developing World

Despite challenges, cost-benefit analysis can serve as an effective tool worldwide.

Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits

Congress Considers Limits on “Sue and Settle” Lawsuits

Republicans introduce bill limiting settlements of regulatory lawsuits.

Government to Propose More Gulf Coast Restoration Projects

Government to Propose More Gulf Coast Restoration Projects

Three years after largest U.S. oil spill, Gulf Coast restoration continues

GAO Finds Flaws With Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning

GAO Finds Flaws With Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning

Nuclear Regulatory Commission unlikely to follow the GAO’s recommendation.

Real State Power Means Getting in the Obamacare Game

Real State Power Means Getting in the Obamacare Game

Embracing the implementation of Obamacare could give states greater power.

U.K. Reshuffles Regulatory Scheme and Creates Consumer Finance Watchdog

U.K. Reshuffles Regulatory Scheme and Creates Consumer Finance Watchdog

Reform of U.K.’s financial regulatory system divides responsibilities among new agencies.

Federal Appeals Court Says EPA Cannot Make Rules by Correspondence

Federal Appeals Court Says EPA Cannot Make Rules by Correspondence

Court vacates EPA letters to Senator, holding they amounted to new regulations.

New York City Unleashes a Flood of Open Data

New York City Unleashes a Flood of Open Data

Law promises to promote transparency and encourage technological innovation.

Who Is Running OIRA?

Who Is Running OIRA?

Former EPA official questions review process during transition to new “regulatory czar” at OIRA.

GAO Report Finds Excess Spending in Medicare

GAO Report Finds Excess Spending in Medicare

GAO urges changes to payment formula for certain Medicare plans.

Supreme Court Reaffirms Agency Discretion in Interpreting Regulations

Supreme Court Reaffirms Agency Discretion in Interpreting Regulations

Court concludes EPA reasonably interpreted its regulations governing logging road runoff