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Senate Explores a Regulatory Budget to Increase Transparency, Oversight
On June 23, 2015, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs and Committee on the Budget held a joint hearing to explore the possibility of a regulatory budget. Two GW Regulatory Studies Center Scholars participated in the hearing.
Escaping the "Smoke and Mirrors" in Benefit Cost Analysis
On June 18, five experts shared their views on the proper scope of BCA and the role that Congress and the Courts should play in the rulemaking process.
Supreme Court's EPA Mercury Ruling is a Victory for Common Sense Regulation
The ruling is a victory for common sense regulation, and for Americans who object to government agencies spending consumers' money as if it were free.
Making Regulation More Accountable
Senate bill would require independent regulatory agencies to follow same regulatory review principles long used in the executive branch agencies
Regulatory Action Holding Steady in Spring 2015 Unified Agenda
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs released its semiannual Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions for Spring 2015.
Regulators' Budget Increases Consistent with Growth in Fiscal Budget
This year’s “regulators’ budget” presents the President’s requested budget outlays and staffing in fiscal year (FY) 2016.
Why the Federal Government Struggles to Hire and Fire
Through evidence-based reforms, the government can foster a federal workforce that is even more productive and capable.
Vague Net Neutrality Rule Impedes Innovation
FCC's recent order imposing common carrier and net neutrality obligations on broadband Internet access providers creates a complex new regulatory structure.
Does Reducing Ozone Really Improve Human Health?
EPA recently concluded that current NAAQS standards do not fully suffice to protect public health. Does causal evidence support this conclusion?
