Fat Taxes in Europe
Although the EU probably has the legal authority to impose “fat taxes,” the policy case for doing so needs to be stronger.
Senate Hears Testimony on a Potential Helium Crisis
Witnesses urge Congress to act or face a helium shortage.
An Alternative to the Individual Mandate
Nobel Laureate suggests alternative ways to control adverse selection in health insurance markets.
The Justices and the Individual Mandate
Justice Kennedy again appears to be the decisive swing voter.
House of Representatives Votes to Eliminate Medicare Cost-Saving Body
Republican majority favors killing the much maligned “death panel.”
Administration Articulates Only Fine Distinctions in Defending Health Care Reform
Solicitor General limits his Supreme Court arguments to the specifics of health insurance.
Obama’s Reforms Give States a Shot at Coming Out Winners
Health care reform demonstrates President Obama’s evolving understand of federalism.
Public Consultation and Legalized Detention in China
Open comment period helps steer China away from legalizing “residential surveillance.”
Bill to Kill ‘Death Panel’ Passes House Subcommittee
Bipartisan vote moves forward a bill repealing Obamacare’s Medicare cost-cutting body.
Santorum’s Views on Regulation
Republican presidential candidate says he would revoke “irrational” regulation.
The Budget Roadmap to the Regulatory State
Obama’s 2013 budget reveals priorities for environment, financial reform, and health care.
HHS Finds Proposed Health Insurance Rate Increases “Unreasonable”
Affordable Care Act requires approval of insurance company rate hikes for individual and small group plans.