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Public Policy - October, 2008

108 articles

• Obama Enviro Policies To Hinge On Energy: Experts
• Group Petitions FDA To Ban Avandia
• UK Greenlights Lloyds-HBOS Merger
• Lawyers Don't Expect Big IP Changes Under Obama
• Obama Victory Heralds Revamp Of Employment Law
• EPA Toughens Rules On Manure In Water
• DOJ Tells Verizon To Divest Before Buying Alltel
• Asbestos Treaty Talks 'Hijacked': Canadian MP
• Changes To Expert Witness Rules Draw Criticism
• A Precautionary Approach To Consumer Protection
• Some ESA Protections Extended To 2 Coral Species
• Northeastern States Call On EPA For Mercury Fix
• House Slams FDA In Run-Up To High Court Drug Case
• FDA's Assessment Of Bisphenol A 'Inadequate': Panel
• NY AG Moves To Stamp Out Wind Farm Graft
• Whole Foods Calls FTC Rules 'Unfair' And 'Radical'
• EPA To Issue Relaxed Power Plant Rules
• EPA Shifts Power To Tribes For First Time
• Eliminating Fossil Fuel Use By 2090 Possible: Study
• EU Approves Common Charge System For Airports
• DHS Poised To Challenge 'No-Match' Injunction
• EU Council OKs Cap On Airplane Emissions
• 8th Circ. Nixes Enviro Appeal Of Reservoir Rebuild
• Interior Moves To Ramp Up Geothermal Production
• EPA Sued For Not Regulating PVC Emissions
• EU Lawmakers Vie For Influence Over Emissions Policy
• Seeking A Licensed Site Professional Program In NJ
• EC Revisits Shipping Liner Exemption
• EC Issues Notice Outlining Merger Remedies
• UN, Wal-Mart Seek Action Amid China Safety Concerns
• EU Plan For Waste Management: Make Less Waste
• Treasury Describes Details Of Capital Purchase Plan
• PCAOB Unveils New Risk Assessment Standards
• Bush's EPA 'Exaggerated' Enforcement Efforts: GAO
• CPSC To Ponder New Regs After 1.6M Cribs Recalled
• Sens. Ask If Banks Are 'Hoarding' Bailout Billions
• AAI Urges Govt. Vigilance Of Bank M&As
• Friends Of The Earth Lambastes EU Trade Agreements
• As Mandated, FDIC Takes Center Stage Amid Crisis
• Report Says Bush Eroded Clean Water Protections
• DOI Seeks To Change Dumping Rule For Coal Mines
• Faith-Based Hiring May Not Block Grants: DOJ Memo
• Hong Kong Seeks To Beef Up Food Regulator
• Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Named Endangered Species
• Aussie Cap-And-Trade Threatens LNG Plan: Chevron
• McCreevy Calls For Scrutiny Of Derivatives Market
• EPA Tweaks Right-To-Know Reporting Rules
• UN Adopts New Rules On Ship Pollution
• Bank Tie-Ups Spur Debate Over Competition Impact
• Scientists Grade Agencies On Media Policies
• FERC Finalizes New Wholesale Electric Market Rules
• EU Looks To Cut Down On Illegal Timber
• Economic Troubles May Delay Carbon Regs Worldwide
• SEC Extends Short-Sale Reporting Rules Until Aug. '09
• EU Aims To Revamp Postwar Financial System
• Intel Appeals EC Decisions In Antitrust Probe
• Returns Must Be 1st Priority In ERISA Investing: DOL
• Calif. Unveils Final Draft Of Bold Emissions Plan
• USPTO Says Blocked Rules Lie Within Its Authority
• WTO Ruling Clears US Sanctions Over EU Beef Ban
• EPA's Storm Water Program Needs Overhaul: Report
• Patient Care Ombudsman And Health Care Bankruptcy
• President Bush Signs Off On Mercury Export Ban
• New Energy Star Rules Address Video Game Consoles
• Ex-SEC Chief Calls For Stricter Market Regulation
• Hawaii Votes To Ban Genetically Engineered Coffee
• New EPA Rule Tightens Lead Standards By 90 Percent
• Embryonic Stages Of Federal Climate Change Policy
• Congress Eyes CDS Regulations Amid Market Turmoil
• Wildlife Officials Told To Dismiss Climate Impact
• Chair Of BPA Safety Panel Probed Over $5M Gift
• Italy Ups Energy Fine Limit To 10% Of Revenues
• EU Launches €1B Fuel Cell, Hydrogen Initiative
• New Rule Makes Ships Slow Down To Avoid Whales
• Clearinghouse Needed to Regulate CDS: Experts
• Conflicting Injunctions Muddy 'Roadless Rule' Feud
• Airlines Balk At DOT's NY Flight Auction Plan
• EPA Takes On CITGO Over Chemical Inventory
• Some EU Nations Push For Relaxed Emissions Rules
• 15 Hazardous Chemicals Make First EU REACH List
• EU Urges Outside Nations To Curb Airline Emissions
• Bailout's Executive Pay Curbs Still Raise Questions
• Intellectual Property Group Objects To FASB Changes
• USPTO Rule Change Could Raise Costs For Appellants
• Top Companies Singled Out For Emissions Reductions
• Cox Urges Congress To Regulate Credit Default Swaps
• Italian Antitrust Regulator Probes Enel
• House Lawmakers Unveil Climate Change Draft Bill
• EU Panel Approves Climate Change Bill
• Finally, More Renewable Energy Tax Credit Provisions
• Treasury Dept. Lays Groundwork For Bailout Plan
• EPA Rule Aims To Boost Hazardous Waste Recycling
• New Recovery Laws: TARP Covers Exec Compensation
• High Court Rejects Patent Board Appointments Case
• Calif. Nixes Overtime For Some Skilled Tech Workers
• Calif.'s Groundbreaking Green Chemistry Law
• Board Adds Ringtone Royalty Fee, Keeps Other Rates
• Questions Linger On Details Of Bailout Law
• President, Others At Odds With Copyright Law
• FWS To Review Marbled Murrelet's Protected Status
• Doctors Urge FDA To Yank Children's Cold Meds
• Short-Sell Ban Extended As Capitol Hill Eyes Bill
• U.S. Extends Antitrust Exemptions For Financial Aid
• Mark-To-Market Shift Could Raise Lehman's Value
• SEC Mum On Possible Extension Of Short-Selling Ban
• Renewable Tax Credit Bill Added To Bailout Plan
• Bailout Still In Doubt As Spotlight Shifts To House
• Mass. AG Appeals NRC Decision On Rulemaking