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Regulatory Agencies Plan for Federal Government ShutdownAgencies show how they would react to a funding hiatus |
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Washington D.C. Plans to Overhaul Its Zoning CodeWashington, D.C. seeks to promote environmental sustainability by updating zoning code |
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Japan's Nuclear Disaster Generates Debate Over American PreparednessLawmakers study the nuclear disaster in Japan and debate the necessity of improvements to American nuclear safety |
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Regulatory Recap: March 28 to April 3, 2011Regulatory news in review |
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FDA Grants Hearing on Proposed Withdrawal of Marketing Approval for AvastinThe FDA proposes to withdraw approval for a breast cancer treatment, with hearing scheduled for June. |
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Senate Hearing on Appliance Efficiency Standards Sparks Consumer Choice DebateMembers of Congress debate consumer choice issues raised by efficiency standards for light bulbs and appliances |
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Scholars Debate Whether the Administrative Procedure Act Provides Sufficient TransparencyScholars from the Mercatus Center argue for that agencies do not weigh sufficiently comments they must receive under the APA; others dispute the need for additional agency analysis requirements |
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A "Noah's Ark of Scholars" Discusses Strategies for Increasing Public Engagement with the GovernmentThe federal government hosts conference to promote research on open government |
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Dodd-Frank Implementation Faces Strong Congressional OppositionMembers of Congress introduce legislation to roll back Dodd-Frank and limit funds appropriated to financial regulatory agencies |
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FDA Seeks Public Input and Increased Funding to Implement New Food Safety ActThe FDA holds public meetings to discuss its new regulatory authority; some members of Congress question the agency's proposed budget. |