Reconciling Cost-Benefit Analysis with the Precautionary Principle
CBA methodology can respond to societal risk-aversion.
Court Misapplies First Amendment to Strike Down FDA Cigarette Warning Labels
A district court judge invents strict scrutiny requirement for commercial speech.
Bill to Kill ‘Death Panel’ Passes House Subcommittee
Bipartisan vote moves forward a bill repealing Obamacare’s Medicare cost-cutting body.
FHFA Proposes New Strategy for Fannie and Freddie
Agency seeks housing stability while decreasing government involvement.
SBA Report Claims $11.5 Billion in Regulatory Savings for Businesses
Government advocate for small business releases its annual report.
Commission Blasts Outdated Nuclear Waste Management Policy
Blue ribbon body urges federal government to implement major reforms.
Santorum’s Views on Regulation
Republican presidential candidate says he would revoke “irrational” regulation.
Mortgage Servicers Agree to Largest Civil Settlement Ever
Lenders agree to $25 billion settlement with federal and state governments.
The Budget Roadmap to the Regulatory State
Obama’s 2013 budget reveals priorities for environment, financial reform, and health care.
EPA Regulates Emissions from PVC Production Facilities
Decade-long process culminates in toxic air emissions standards for PVC producers.
A Pill Everyone Can Swallow
The FDA’s proposal to modernize generic drug approvals meets with broad support.