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EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts

EPA Bars BP from Bidding on Government Contracts

Agency points to oil company’s “lack of business integrity” in temporary suspension order.

Week in Review

Week in Review

CFPB signs data deal with DOJ, EU opposes Internet regulation, and more.

Federal Reserve Board Issues Instructions for 2013 Stress Tests

Federal Reserve Board Issues Instructions for 2013 Stress Tests

Banks can lower planned distributions to meet capital requirements.

Regulation’s Impact on Jobs

Regulation’s Impact on Jobs

Why requiring a regulatory impact analysis on jobs is ill-advised.

Marijuana in Colorado: Legalized but Regulated

Marijuana in Colorado: Legalized but Regulated

Colorado will need to regulate the market for a federally-banned drug.

Extending White House Review over Independent Agencies

Extending White House Review over Independent Agencies

Senate bill could shake up administrative law in theory if not in practice.

CFPB Examines Obstacles to Repayment of Private Student Loans

CFPB Examines Obstacles to Repayment of Private Student Loans

Report finds similarity between complaints by student borrowers and mortgagors.

Implementing Sequestration

Implementing Sequestration

Understanding the process reveals why the fiscal cliff should be avoided.

FDA Further Appeals Loss over Graphic Tobacco Packages Regulation

FDA Further Appeals Loss over Graphic Tobacco Packages Regulation

Agency seeks further review of lower court decision on graphic warnings rule.

Regulation on Election Day

Regulation on Election Day

Regulation remains a divisive–and perhaps a decisive–issue in today’s election.

Do Chinese Telecom Companies Pose a Threat to U.S. National Security?

Do Chinese Telecom Companies Pose a Threat to U.S. National Security?

Congressional committee releases report on potential security risks.

FOIA Requests Go Online

FOIA Requests Go Online

New portal promises improved public access to government information.