White House Hosts Conservation Conference
Conference emphasizes impacts of conservation on urban and rural communities.
Obama’s Reforms Give States a Shot at Coming Out Winners
Health care reform demonstrates President Obama’s evolving understand of federalism.
Comparing the Presidential Candidates’ Energy Policies
Obama and his Republican rivals seek different paths to energy independence.
Rule of Law Prevails in Sackett v. EPA
Don’t believe either the environmentalists or the property rights supporters.
Supreme Court Allows Legal Challenge to EPA Authority to Proceed
Unanimous court authorizes direct judicial review of EPA water pollution orders.
Member of Congress Highlights Lack of Regulation of Potentially Dangerous Flu Research
Rep. Sensenbrenner spotlights controversial avian flu studies.
FCC Reform Bill Wins Key Committee Vote
Party-line vote moves forward bill that would change FCC processes.
Adaptive Responses to Climate Change
Adaptation deserves consideration as response to global warming.
Beyond Cost-Benefit Analysis
Social welfare function incorporates distributional considerations into policy analysis.
Religious Liberty Advocates Challenge Contraception Mandate
The Becket Fund claims Obama’s health care regulation violates federal law.
Clearer Framing Needed for “Open Government”
Open government debate needs to separate politics from technology.