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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.

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

Payouts from Foreclosure Settlement Begin

Payouts from Foreclosure Settlement Begin

Mortgage borrowers begin to receive relief from $9.3 billion settlement.

Shifting OSHA’s Priorities to Protect Public Health

Shifting OSHA’s Priorities to Protect Public Health

Agency needs “wake-up call” on chemical hazards, says PPR’s Adam Finkel.

President Obama’s Budget Sets Regulatory Priorities Too

President Obama’s Budget Sets Regulatory Priorities Too

The proposed budget identifies the administration’s regulatory priorities.

SEC Guidance on Social Media and Business Disclosures Stirs Controversy

SEC Guidance on Social Media and Business Disclosures Stirs Controversy

Many business professionals find SEC’s social media guidance insufficient.