Regulatory Review

Questionable Conclusions About Bias at White House Regulatory Review Office

Richard L. Revesz and Michael A. Livermore | Posted 02.01.2012

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Richard L. Revesz and Michael A. Livermore

The somewhat obscure Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the White House, which considers the costs and benefits of new regulations, is being accused of bias in a recent report.

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America Deserves a Government That Works

Joel Kelsey | Posted 01.23.2012

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Joel Kelsey

Agency reforms should insulate federal agencies from the industries they are charged with overseeing, not make them more susceptible to capture, corruption and capitulation.

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From Shared Sacrifice to Shared Prosperity

Michael Likosky | Posted 07.28.2011

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Michael Likosky

Today, we would rather bicker amongst ourselves than find ways of working together as a team to open up the economy, and rapidly grow our pie. As a result, we find ourselves embracing a no-jobs in our back yard philosophy.

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Dan Froomkin

WATCH: Administration Official's Announcement At AEI Gets Panned

HuffingtonPost.com | Dan Froomkin | Posted 07.26.2011

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WASHINGTON -- White House regulatory czar Cass Sunstein rolled out the results of the administration's four-month-long regulatory review Thursday morn...

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The Wake-Up Call: FDIC's Sheila Bair Says Regulators Need 'Political Courage'

Posted 07.26.2011

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• Outgoing Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation chair Sheila Bair appears before the House Financial Services committee to discuss the agency's ro...

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Marcus Baram

'The Watchdog': SEC Flooded With Whistleblower Tips

HuffingtonPost.com | Marcus Baram | Posted 05.25.2011

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Welcome to our new blog, "The Watchdog," which will keep a close eye on regulatory agencies and how their actions impact the lives of everyday America...

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Marcus Baram

Welcome To 'The Watchdog': Issa Wants FOIA Details, Dimon Disses Regulations

HuffingtonPost.com | Marcus Baram | Posted 05.25.2011

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Note: For future updates, click here. This week marks the launch of a new blog, "The Watchdog," which will keep a close eye on regulatory agencies an...

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