The action was brought due to unpaid penalties and continued operations. The Department of Justice filed for a civil action against 13 coal-mining companies owned by West Virginia…
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Legislation Would Reform Federal Trade Commission
Bill would require commissioners to be bipartisan. The Fair and Balanced FTC Act, a bill that would reform the Federal Trade Commission, has been introduced by Representative Scott…
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House Joins Senate in Rollback of Truck Emissions Rule
The vote sets up the fourth presidential veto. The House of Representatives voted down an Environmental Protection Agency rule intended to reduce emissions for heavy-duty trucks and semis.…
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FTC Issues Letters on Eyeglass Rule
Prescribers must provide prescriptions must be provided to patients. The Federal Trade Commission has issued cease and desist letters to thirty-seven eyeglass prescribers, including ophthalmologist and optometrists, alerting…
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EPA Prepares New Carbon Capture Standards
However, the agency has been slow to approve permits for carbon capture injection wells. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to unveil new emission standards for natural…
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SEC Head Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
Congressional chairman questions climate and cryptocurrency decisions. Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), testified before the House Financial Services Committee this week, his…
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DACA Participants to Have Access to ObamaCare
President announces authorization for insurance and Medicaid. President Joe Biden announced that his administration will open Affordable Care Act coverage to enrollees in the Deferred Action for Childhood…
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DOE Finalizes Window Air Conditioner Efficiency Standards
The department continues to address backlog of energy efficiency updates. The Department of Energy (DOE) finalized new energy efficiency standards for window air conditioners on Thursday, continuing to…
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Department of Energy Regulations on Air Conditioners
The regulations are meant to reduce consumer energy costs and cut pollution. In an effort to both cut air pollution and reduce consumer costs, the Department of Energy…
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Treasury Secretary Says Financial Sector Stabilizing
The department continues support for banks, advocates for regulation updates Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen said that she believes that the financial sector is beginning to recover…
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