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Public Policy - November, 2011

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• GOP Bill Would Force Obama's Hand On Oil Sands Pipeline
• Senate Curbs Counterfeit Defense Parts From China
• Lawmaker To Float Clean Energy Standard Bill In 2012
• Opponents Dominate Final NY Fracking Rules Hearing
• CFPB Seeks Public Input On Streamlining Finance Laws
• Science, Politics Collide At The EPA, Lawmakers Hear
• NLRB Advances Rule To Speed Up Union Elections
• Dems Press FHFA On Fannie, Freddie Loan Forgiveness
• EU Moves To Open Up Auditing Market
• USTR Says EU Free Trade Deal Is On The Table
• Proposed Federal Rule Would Limit Contractor Anonymity
• NLRB Head Says Narrower Rule Won't Affect Most Elections
• Greek Competition Watchdog Revises Leniency Program
• DOJ Kicks Off Campaign To Snuff Out IP Theft
• US Challenges Decision Barring Graphic Cigarette Labels
• WildEarth Prods EPA To Wrap Up Planned Ozone Rules
• SEC Chief Pushes Bigger Penalties For Fraudsters
• House Oversight Chair Probes Auto CEOs Over Fuel Rules
• NASAA Eases Way For Advisers Moving To State Oversight
• Climate Talks Could Put Kyoto Protocol To Rest
• EU Official Backs Streamlining Of Data Protection Laws
• EPA Beats Challenge To Pesticide Rotenone's Registration
• Euro Data Watchdog Calls For Safeguards On IMI System
• NLRB Member's Resignation Plans Draws Scrutiny
• State Insurance Heads Want Changes To Loss Ratio Rule
• Mortgage REITs Warn Feds To Back Off Debt Regulation
• Hungary Probes Banks Over Cartel Activity
• Consumer Groups Back Labels On Bioengineered Foods
• EU Clears Western Digital's $4.3B Hitachi Buy
• Fed Unveils New Stress Tests For Top US Banks
• Mortgage Cos. Must Fix Foreclosure Policies By Early 2012
• Retailers Sue Fed Over Debit Transaction Fees Cap
• Deloitte Hands Over US Audit Contract Data After Criticism
• House Calls On Corzine To Explain MF Global Meltdown
• Defense Contractors To See Lower 2012 Profits: S&P
• Facing Shutdowns, Coal Power Braces For EPA Air Rules
• S. Korea Ratifies US Trade Deal Despite Opposition
• Neb. Gov. Inks Bill To Shift Keystone Pipeline Route
• Gov't IT Contracts Need Communication, Skilled Staff: GAO
• EPA Delays Oil Refinery Emissions Limits
• US, Allies Strike At Iran's Energy, Finance Sectors
• Bill Would Boost Accounting Watchdog's Transparency
• UK Airline Passengers Can't Duck Full Body Scans: Gov't
• China Promises Stronger IP Enforcement At Trade Summit
• DOI Sought To Skew Coal Rule Jobs Review: Contractor
• NLRB To Vote On Limited Union Election Reforms
• Key Delaware River Fracking Vote Postponed
• FINRA, Ontario Watchdog Seal Cooperation Deal
• EU Weighs Challenge To Law Barring VW Takeover
• DOD Revolving-Door Rule Could Lead To New FCA Claims
• Obama Reinstates Higher FHA Mortgage Loan Caps
• FDA Bars Avastin's Use As Breast Cancer Treatment
• FTC, CFPB Officials Pledge Coordinated Efforts
• FTC's Rosch Slams ACOs As Detrimental To Costs, Care
• H&R Case Proves Merger Law Remains Consistent: Pozen
• Republicans Slam EPA's Fracking Groundwater Study
• White House Pushes For Better Small Biz Contract Data
• Congress Scraps 3% Contractor Payment Withholding Rule
• Congress Takes Aim At DOI Bureaus' Consolidation Plan
• House GOP Joins Effort To Kill NLRB's Poster Regulation
• EU Wants Fund Depositories To Be Liable For Client Assets
• SEC Report Shows Slow Start To Whistleblower Program
• House Panel OKs Bills Targeting FCC Regulatory Power
• Senate Panel Weighs New Contractor Suspension Laws
• US Reps. Slam DOMA In 1st Circ. Same-Sex Benefits Fight
• US-China Trade Relationship Needs Improvement: Report
• GAO Urges US Agencies To Boot Dodgy Contractors
• Neb. Votes To Advance Bill To Reroute Keystone Pipeline
• S. Korea's Opposition Party Rejects Offer On FTA
• EPA To Probe Fracking Water Treatment For Future Rules
• Obama Unveils Plans To Double Fuel Efficiency By 2025
• DOI Backs Fracking Despite Looming Rule Changes
• Fannie, Freddie CEOs Defend High Executive Pay
• Lawmakers Prod Google Over Opposition To Piracy Act
• Insurers Urge House Panel To Ease Dodd-Frank Regulation
• Westchester May Need To Sue Over Zoning Laws: Report
• EEOC Clarifies Age Discrimination Defense Standard
• Lawmakers Eye Higher FHA Mortgage Loan Caps
• FTC Nominees Weigh In On Pay-For-Delay Deals, Privacy
• Sens. Blast FDA's 'Slow' Device Approval Process
• W3C Floats New Web Browsing Privacy Standards
• South Korean President Vows To Renegotiate FTA Clause
• House Panel OKs Limit On Fannie, Freddie Execs' Pay
• Canada Proceeds With Jordan, Panama Free Trade Deals
• EU, S&P Resolve Antitrust Probe Over Identifier Fees
• SBA Floats New Size Standards For Real Estate, Education
• EU Aims To Reduce Rating Agencies' Influence
• Chesapeake Fights La. Over Haynesville Shale Rights
• Pittsburgh Pol Turns Up The Heat On Fracking
• DOE Beats Enviros' Challenge Of Berkeley Research Facility
• Commerce Upholds 20-Year-Old Norwegian Salmon Tariffs
• 1st-Ever Fine For Tarmac Delays Issued By DOT
• Conn., NY Pave Way For Privacy Crackdown Among AGs
• Airport Body Scanners Face New EU Privacy Rules
• Obama Pushes China On Currency, IP Regs At APEC Summit
• Prior Use Rule May Lead To More Secrets, Fewer Patents
• Fracking Panel Calls For Stronger Enviro. Safety Measures
• EU Moves Closer To New Short Selling, CDS Regs
• Ameren Will Redraw Hydro Plant's Borders Around Homes
• FDA Unveils New Rules To Speed Up Medical Device Studies
• Bias Suit Over Netflix Captions Stayed Pending FCC Rules
• Senate Knocks Down Repeal Of FCC Net Neutrality Rules
• Energy Cos. Not Entitled To Lost Revenue: Texas Court
• Russia Inches Closer To WTO Spot With Deal On Terms
• NLRB, Chamber Seek Quick Wins Over Rights Posting Rule
• Sens. Float Bill To Discourage Cuban Oil Drilling
• Tobacco Co. Vows To Sue Over Aussie Ban On Pack Logos
• Senate Rejects GOP Bid To Nix Coal Plant Regulation
• FHFA Head Stands Up For Fannie, Freddie Execs' Pay
• Senate Panel Backs Repeal Of DOMA
• Sens. Want Wartime Contract Panel's Records Made Public
• HIPAA Enforcement Lacks Teeth Despite Changes: Panel
• EU Official Vows Tougher Data Rules For Non-EU Cos.
• Akin Gump Adds Former Texas Rep. Tom Loeffler
• EU, Members Agree On Merger Antitrust Review Guide
• SEC Tightens Standards For Reverse Merger Listings
• Lawmakers Target Fannie, Freddie Exec Pay Packages
• Senate Proposal Aims To Delay EPA Utility Emissions Rules
• Sens. Press Commerce, FTC For Consumer Privacy Reports
• Sen. Taps Occupy Protests For Interest Rate Bill
• Chinese Airlines Aim To Ground EU Emissions Plan
• Understaffed NLRB Passes Litigation Reins To GC
• Tips To Help PE Firms Make The Dodd-Frank Transition
• Agency Proposes Limits On Fracking In Del. River Basin
• 6 Sens. Call For Quick FDA Cigarette Label Appeal
• China Warns Protectionism Could Hurt Global Recovery
• Ohio Voters Allow Health Care Reform Opt-Outs
• Ohio Voters Repeal Law Limiting Union Rights
• Fannie Mae Seeks $8B In US Aid After 3Q Losses
• Mo. Court Rejects Challenge To Electricity Rate Increase
• DOI Opens Gulf, Arctic For New Oil Drilling Leases
• Removal Of Wolf Protections Illegal, Enviros Tell 9th Circ.
• Senate To Consider Repeal Of Contractor Tax Rule
• Obama To Veto Any Gutting Of Net Neutrality Rules
• DC Circ. Backs Health Care Law's Individual Mandate
• DOE Weighs Impact Of New Natural Gas Export Permits
• High Court To Mull Issue Of Intent In Fair Housing Law
• Phony Chinese Parts Jeopardize Soldiers' Safety: Sens.
• CFPB To Give Banks Early Warning Of Enforcement Actions
• Spanish Antitrust Watchdog Fines Asphalt Makers €16M
• FDA's Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels Blocked
• Aussies Tussle Over Burden Of Proof In Dumping Probes
• Supreme Court Won't Tackle EPA Renewable Fuel Rule
• Philly Zoning Laws Don't Violate 14th Amendment: Judge
• USTR To Press China On IP Protections At Summit
• GAO Slams DOD Contracting Agency Over Outdated Audits
• Reps. Knock Opt-Out Facet Of Verizon's Targeted Ad Plans
• Protectionism Could Hurt Global Growth: WTO Official
• Media, Software Groups Call For Stronger Copyright Laws
• Fed Pledges Action On Capital, Liquidity Standards
• Neb. Lawmakers To Consider 5 Oil Sands Pipeline Bills
• Cellphone Law Would Encourage Junk Calls: House Panel
• House Passes Bills Easing Small Co. Fundraising Rules
• Visa, Google, Others Push US On Digital Trade Rules
• SBA Procurement Goals Get Footing In Larger Contracts
• UK Clears Consumer Protection Code For Renewable Energy
• DOJ Pulls Controversial FOIA Revision
• Cuba Allows Sale, Ownership Of Residential Property
• NY Attys Backing Outside Firm Investment Get 2nd Chance
• Ex-DOL Honcho Criticizes Changes in FLSA Enforcement
• House Panel Backs Stricter Sanctions On Iran
• German Agency Calls Out Facebook's Cookie Rationale
• OSHA Requests Comments On SOX Whistleblower Changes
• DOD, Others Finalize Personal Conflict Rule For Contracts
• Colgate Recalls Mouthwash Over Infection Fears
• House Committee Stalls Bid To Subpoena Deepwater CEOs
• CFPB Head Backs Agency Amid GOP Onslaught
• State Dept: No Rush On Keystone Pipeline Decision
• EU Lengthens Ban On Some Egyptian Seeds, Beans
• ArcelorMittal Unit Dumped Wire Rod In US: Commerce
• Mass. Lawmakers Seek FTC Inquiry Of Fish Mislabeling
• ITC Launches Probe Of Silicon, Pipe Fitting Duties
• EPA Deputy Defends Power Plant Emissions Rule
• Banks Start Foreclosure Reviews As Part Of OCC Deal
• Carried Interest Reform Would Rock Real Estate World