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Public Policy - January, 2012

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• Google Stands Up For New Privacy Policy
• EU Bodies' Data Protection Needs Work, Report Says
• New Bills Aim To Steer More Contracts To Small Business
• DOT Announces $500M TIGER Project Financing Round
• Lawmakers Want Iran Ties Of US Cos. Disclosed To SEC
• EPA To Revise Chemical Plant Emissions Standards
• Sens. Try To Boot Out Bonuses For Fannie, Freddie Execs
• Obama Renews Call For Contractor Pay Cap
• Commerce Will Keep Duties On German Brass
• S&P Rips EU Proposal To Curb Ratings Agencies' Clout
• Netflix GC Presses Senate To Update Video Privacy Law
• Cordray Renews CFPB Promises Despite Senate Grilling
• NLRB Rips Challenge To Obama's Recess Appointments
• Pentagon Floats Rule To Use Payment Analysis Tool
• Senate Moves Forward On Congress Insider Trading Bill
• Obama Calls US, Georgia Free Trade Deal A Possibility
• FMLA Amendments To Expand Coverage For Military Families
• Bill Aims To Scrap Airline Tax Disclosure Rule
• MSRB Floats New Rules For Stronger Muni Markets
• Carrier IQ Concerns Spur Mobile Privacy Bill
• GOP Sens. Aim To Override Obama In Upcoming Keystone Bill
• EU Securities Regulator Floats Rules For ETF Transparency
• White House Rolls Out New RMBS Crackdown Effort
• UK Unveils Law Empowering Treasury In Bank Crisis
• Texas Denied Waiver On Health Reform Premium Rules
• Pa. Lawmakers Object To Gas Drilling Bill Provisions
• EEOC Commissioner Offers Tips For Avoiding ADA Action
• New Calif. Air Rules Require More Zero-Emission Cars
• FDA Reopens Comments On Drug Ad Rule In New Study's Wake
• EU Shale Gas Rules Effective For Now, Study Shows
• EU Joins Growing Chorus Of Dismay Over Volcker Rule
• EU Committee Backs Proposal To Allow More Outside Beef
• Wis. Assembly Passes Bill To Clear Path For $2B Iron Mine
• DOE Shouldn't Manage Nuclear Waste, Panel Says
• SEC's Kaplan Details Plan To Target Private Equity
• Discover's Costs In FDIC Action Could Exceed $100M
• FINRA Floats New Private Placement Disclosure Rules
• Obama Pushes Natural Gas For US' Energy Future
• MidAmerican Energy Regains Bid For Iowa Nuclear Plant
• Mexico Appeals WTO Ruling In Dolphin-Safe Tuna Dispute
• Senate To Vote On Insider Trading Ban For Lawmakers
• US Floats New Plan For Natural Forest Land Management
• Lawmakers Take Google To Task Over New Privacy Policy
• UK Eyes Lock For 'Back Door' To Premium Stock Listings
• ITC Calls Off 20-Year-Old Norwegian Salmon Duties
• Leahy Open To Other Anti-Piracy Bills After PIPA's Fall
• House GOP Threatens To Subpoena DOI Drilling Ban Docs
• Cameron Calls For US-EU Free Trade Deal
• Strict Social Media Policies Won't Curry NLRB's Favor
• Indiana House OKs Right-To-Work Bill
• Uncertainty Looms Around Obama's Mortgage Initiative
• CPSC Proposes Child-Resistant Packages for Decongestants
• USPTO Unveils Supplemental Exam Rules, Fees Under AIA
• House Bill Targets High Court's Eminent Domain Ruling
• Norway's Privacy Cop Bans Google Apps From Public Sector
• GM, NHTSA Defend Volt Probe From GOP Allegations
• Deutsche Post To Repay Up To €1B In German State Aid
• New DOT Rule Will Speed Up Transit Award Process
• Committee Moves Derivatives Rules To Full House
• Obama Backs Insider Trading Ban For Lawmakers
• State Dept. Challenges Bill To Revive Keystone Pipeline
• UK Seeks To Punish Airlines That Flout EU Emissions Plan
• Obama Urges Sweeping Economic Efforts For Trade, Energy
• Cordray Defends CFPB's Agenda Before House Panel
• 3rd Circ. OKs Pa. Ban On Foreign Steel In Bridges
• Emboldened Reps. Introduce Keystone Pipeline Bill
• Cutting Mortgage Principals Won't Solve Debt Woes: FHFA
• Business Groups Balk At Plan To Merge Export Agencies
• Obama Taps Democrat Trial Lawyer For CPSC
• EU Lawmakers Call For Tighter Controls On Breast Implants
• EU Ministers Reach Accord On Derivatives Reforms
• UK Invites Industry Feedback On Private Fund Bonus Code
• SEC Must Redo Payment Disclosure Rule: Petroleum Group
• New D.C. Judicial Code To Assist Pro Se Litigants
• Slashed Funding Would Harm Military Research: Panel
• House Will Vote To Extend FAA Funding After Union Deal
• House Panel Expands Probe Into DOE, EPA Fracking Regs
• Raw Milk Advocates Can't Beat Ban On Interstate Sales
• USDA Unveils New Application System, Egg Export Rules
• Energy Dept. Slashes US Shale Gas Estimate By 40%
• FTC, CFPB Sketch Out Deal To Coordinate Enforcement
• SEC Seeks Public Input On Investor Literacy
• EU Shuts Out Iranian Oil Imports Amid Nuclear Concerns
• Canada, US Extend Softwood Lumber Agreement
• Interior Wants Species Studies For Utah Dam Project
• Congress Can Force Decision On Keystone Pipeline: Report
• Window For FAPIIS Objections Forces Contractors To Hustle
• 9th Circ. Backs EPA's Sulfur Dioxide Limits For Montana
• DC Circ. Won't Hear Challenge To Position Limits Rule
• NHTSA Closes Defect Probe Into Chevy Volt
• House GOP To Push Oil Sands Pipeline Again In Tax Fight
• FHA Finalizes Regs To Limit Mortgage Risks
• Dems Seek Probe Of Medical Device Cos.
• 11 Deaths Prompt EU Review Of Novartis Drug Gilenya
• South Korea Reopens Borders To Canadian Beef
• Congress Withdraws Anti-Piracy Bills
• USDA Meat Antitrust Watchdog Goes Out To Pasture
• Bill Threatens Cuts For Agencies That Short Small Biz
• Suit Over Outdated Coal Ash Regulation Looms For EPA
• House Democrats Want Tax On 'Excess' Oil, Gas Profits
• Pentagon Rule May Clear Up Timing On Contract Changes
• EPA Won't Enforce Boiler Emission Rules Until Spring
• US Regulators Defend Volcker Rule Efforts
• House Democrats Lambast FHFA For Not Giving Up Docs
• Indiana Dems Fined For Balking At Right-To-Work Bill
• Keystone Pipeline Alive Despite Permit Denial
• UK Watchdog Fines Insurance Cos. £2M For Changing Files
• Anti-Piracy Bill Threatens Internet, Needs Work: GOP Sens.
• DOD Lifts Limit On Defense Items Made In UK
• DOI Pushes For More Agencies' Input On RI Dam Project
• Obama Taps Zients To Head OMB
• US Bans Import Of 4 Exotic Snakes On Everglades Worries
• UBS Unit Exits SEC Action Over Pricing Violations
• Wikipedia, Google Protest Wavering Anti-Piracy Bills
• EU Targets Hungary Over New Banking, Judicial Laws
• FDIC Rolls Out Stress Test Rule For Large Banks
• FCC Wants Public Input On Ending Sports Blackout Rules
• SEC To Seek More Data Before Proposing Fiduciary Rule
• DOE Moves To Adapt To Time Limits On Contract Funds
• ITC To Probe Digitude's IP Claims Against Amazon, Others
• Prudential Agrees To Step Up Efforts To Pay Death Benefits
• Proposed Move To Interior Could De-Fang NOAA: Enviros
• Obama Speaks Out Against Online Anti-Piracy Bills
• Lawmaker Unveils Bill Targeting Recess Appointments
• FTC To Revise Investigation, Atty Misconduct Rules
• EPA Seeks Outside Scientists To Review Fracking Report
• GAO Calls For More Curbs On Analyst, Banker Conflicts
• Obama Fast-Tracks Enviro Reviews Of NE Rail Projects
• Brain Infection Reports Prompt Boxed Warning On Adcetris
• Fireplace Co.'s Trade Secret Claims Spark ITC Interest
• Obama's Plan To Merge Export Agencies May Weaken USTR
• New Finance Regulator Must Prevent Another Crisis: UK
• Calif. Regulator Favors Stricter View On Energy Policy
• Consumer Group Asks Obama To Bring MPG Tests In-House
• SBA Tweaks Bid Protests For Woman-Owned Businesses
• Canada Unveils Updated Merger Review Guidelines
• House Dems Seek Privacy Hearing On Carrier IQ Software
• DOJ Backs Obama's CFPB Recess Appointment
• Japanese Regulators Raise Volcker Rule Concerns
• EPA To Weigh Restrictions On Toxic Pesticide Uses
• USTR Seeks Input On EU Trade Relations
• EU Wants Ontario Energy Bill Under WTO Review
• US, Chinese Regulators Restart Audit Inspection Talks
• FINRA Seeks To Avoid Arbitrating Collective Action Claims
• Canada Eyes Stricter Data Breach Reporting Regime
• CFTC Approves Rules Regulating Swaps Market
• Lawmaker Tells CFTC To Form MF Global Task Force
• CFPB Unveils Rules For Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
• Oil Industry Push To Loosen NM Drilling Rule Goes Forward
• Lawmaker Floats Resolution Blasting Recess Appointments
• 4th Circ. Upholds W.Va. Surface Mining Rules
• States Challenge Medicaid Expansion In Supreme Court
• Obama Thanks EPA For 'Historic Progress,' Despite Critics
• EU Set To Rule On $10B Deutsche Boerse, NYSE Tie-Up
• Canadian Chiefs Blast $5.5B Keystone Alternative
• Calif. Court Kills Sierra Club's Bid For Vehicle Ban
• Major Flaws Remain In EPA Chemical Risk Program: GAO
• New Trade Enforcement Group To Monitor China
• French Antitrust Bureau To Probe Oracle Over HP Gripes
• China, South Korea Seek To Get Moving On Trade Talks
• Wall Street Asks DC Circ. To Delay Position Limits
• GSA Adopts Rule To Tighten Tech Contract Security
• NY Bill Bans Contracts With Iran Energy-Investing Cos.
• House Eyes Bill To Fund Infrastructure With Oil Leases
• White House Rolls Out Security Rules For Cloud Contractors
• US Bans Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon
• NJ Tidal Energy Project Could Harm Wildlife: DOI
• Europe Pension Fund Capital Rules Scare Private Equity
• Small Business Group Tells SEC To Relax Regulations
• Canadian Bank Regulator Takes Aim At Dodd-Frank
• SEC Offers Cosmetic Changes To No Admit, No Deny Deals
• Recess Appointment Feud Could End In High Court
• CFPB Kicks Off Program To Supervise Nonbank Cos.
• HSBC's Water Utility Sale Under UK Antitrust Review
• DOT Fines AirTran For Ticket Price Advertising Violation
• EPA To Ease Air Rules For Emergency Combustion Engines
• CFTC Halts Nadex's Election Betting Proposal
• DOC Eyes Alleged Duty Evasion By Chinese Bolt Importer
• Pentagon Probing Bin Laden Filmmakers' Special Access
• Ill. Gets $186M For High-Speed Rail Segment
• FedEx Settles With Commerce Over Unlicensed Exports
• Obama, Pentagon Unveil Goals For Slimmer Military
• FDA Restricts Antibiotic Use In Food Animals
• Fannie, Freddie May Be Slowing Housing Recovery: Fed
• CFTC Rejects Wall Street's Bid To Delay Position Limit Rule
• DOD Revamps Rules On Contractor Support, Oversight
• Obama To Appoint CFPB Head Without Senate Approval
• Spain Probes Vodafone, Others On Antitrust Worries
• FDA Seeks To Streamline Medical Device Approvals
• ABA Head Calls On Obama To End Signing Statements
• Cleveland Sues Ohio To Defend Trans Fat Ban
• Obama Forgoes Chance To Push Through CFPB Nomination
• IP Legislation And Regulation To Watch In 2012
• Government Contract Reforms To Watch In 2012
• Securities Legislation And RegulationTo Watch In 2012
• International Trade Policy To Watch In 2012
• Employment Regulation To Watch In 2012
• Banking Legislation And Regulation To Watch In 2012
• Environmental Regulation To Watch In 2012
• Energy Legislation And Regulation To Watch In 2012
• Antitrust Agencies Ready For Tough Fights In 2012