On Shedding Calories and Disclosing Information
Studies question whether nutrition disclosure laws are effective in reducing calorie intake.
DOT Seeks Participation in Development of Open Government Strategy
Transportation Department aims to join other agencies in transparent government initiative.
More Petitions Filed Challenging EPA’s Endangerment Finding
Groups challenge EPA’s reliance on scientific reports to find danger in greenhouse gas emissions.
Additional Efforts to Halt EPA Climate Change Regulation
Two more House bills aim to curb EPA’s regulatory authority.
OSHA Proposed Rulemaking on Workplace Right-to-Know
Agency seeks to change requirements for manufacturers to disclose information about hazardous materials.
EPA Considers Closing Down Voluntary Programs
The impacts of agency’s decision to end voluntary regulatory compliance programs may be difficult to evaluate.
Upgrades to Regulations.gov Announced
Agency’s updates aim to make government transparency website easier to use.
Can the Congressional Review Act Block Climate Change Regulation?
Members of Congress invoke federal law to halt EPA’s regulation of greenhouse gases.
New U.S. Regulatory Information Released on Data.Gov
White House launches government website to enhance transparency.
White House Disputes Washington Post Story on Transparency
The Obama Administration faces criticism, and lawsuits, after pledges to foster an “open government.”
Transparency and Health Care Reform
President Obama faces major tradeoff in achieving promised health reform.
Obama Administration Adopts Transparency & Public Participation Recommendations
New executive branch directive seeks to build an “open” government.