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Regulatory Process in Dire Need of Reform

Regulatory Process in Dire Need of Reform

EPA exemplifies how agency rulemaking pushes the boundaries of lawful policymaking.

Hyping the Cost of Regulation

Hyping the Cost of Regulation

Regulatory action should be based on accurate estimates of regulatory benefits and costs.

Guidance and the Congressional Review Act

Guidance and the Congressional Review Act

Congress faces issues in attempting to apply regulation-removing law to agency guidance.

Trump’s Red Tape Rollback

Trump’s Red Tape Rollback

The Trump Administration’s regulatory rollback highlights the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead.

Why Cabinet Secretaries Should Not Threaten Members of Congress

Why Cabinet Secretaries Should Not Threaten Members of Congress

Basic principles of American government limit the political role of administrative agencies in legislative debates.

Congress Rejects Teacher Preparation Reporting Rule

Congress Rejects Teacher Preparation Reporting Rule

Congress and President Trump use Congressional Review Act to rescind Obama-era education rule.

Defining the Role of the Chief Information Security Officer

Defining the Role of the Chief Information Security Officer

Agencies’ challenges with managing cybersecurity may prove instructive as New York unveils new cyber rule.

GAO Calls on Government Leaders to Revisit Financial Regulatory Reform

GAO Calls on Government Leaders to Revisit Financial Regulatory Reform

Government Accountability Office issues report finding oversight system too fragmented and complex.

What Will the Regulatory Landscape Look Like in 2021?

What Will the Regulatory Landscape Look Like in 2021?

Regulatory priorities and strategies are likely to hold constant in the near future.

Improving the Tax Whistleblower Program

Improving the Tax Whistleblower Program

GAO report recommends a faster claims process and protection against employer retaliation.

Lessons Learned from Katrina and Sandy

Lessons Learned from Katrina and Sandy

Disaster relief agency shows progress over past decade, but challenges remain.

Can Regulatory Clarity Increase Retirement Savings?

Can Regulatory Clarity Increase Retirement Savings?

Federal auditor says that more detailed regulation may expand participation in certain retirement programs.