Senator Franken Supports Bloomberg’s Battle Against Comcast
The FCC considers whether the cable provider is favoring its own news channels.
FINRA Executive Compensation Challenged by Member Firms
Recent report details last year’s compensation.
Congress Needs Its Own Regulatory Review Office
OIRA oversight of regulation is necessary, but not sufficient.
Expand Centralized Regulatory Review to Independent Agencies
Congress should require independent regulatory commissions to perform cost-benefit analyses
New York Recommends Expansion of Fracking
NY department advocates ending gubernatorial moratorium on fracking.
Senate Committee Continues Review of Regulatory Reform Bills
Two former OIRA Administrators testify at hearing.
Rulemakings at the Fed, CFPB Need White House Supervision
After Dodd-Frank, financial regulations of independent agencies should be subject to OIRA review.
House Hearing on Efforts to Confront Alzheimer’s Disease
Hearing discusses how to address potential global crisis.
Prospects for Regulatory Reform
Congress should use a rare political moment to improve the U.S. regulatory process.
Gainful Employment Rule Hurts College Students and Schools
New Department of Education rule places excessive restrictions on federal funding for higher education.
Senate Committee Hears Regulatory Reform Testimony
Senators challenge Cass Sunstein on agency reform and legislative oversight.
White House Offers Guidance on Nanotechnology Policy
EPA, FDA respond with calls for public comments.