Regulation
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Federal gov't sued by Texas farming associations for giving unelected bureaucrats too much power
Two conservative organizations are suing the United States government on behalf of Texas farming associations for giving too much power to unelected executive branch bureaucrats, resulting in overly burdensome standards on U.S. employers.
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Innovations in prefabricated home construction could solve America's housing crisis
Resolving America’s housing crisis would ensure affordable, stable homes, leading to economic stability, improving quality of life and bringing back the American Dream. Innovations in design and construction of prefabricated homes is one proposed answer.
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Texas becomes 7th state to ban lab-grown meat, Trump administration advances it
In 2019, theTrump administration was first in U.S. history to begin the process to authorize lab-grown chicken, seafood and beef.
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Securities Exchange Commission passes final climate disclosure rules in a 3-to-2 vote
The final rules left out some of the more burdensome reporting requirements for greenhouse gas emissions that were originally proposed, but they still retain many of the other climate-related reporting requirements that critics say will be costly to comply with.
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SEC closes Rumble investigation in latest regulatory clearance of global free speech platforms
The SEC said: "Based on the information we have as of this date, we do not intend to recommend an enforcement action."
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Native American exhibits closed down at AMNH in NYC because of new tribal consent regulations
Though the law dates back to 1990, these changes are a response to new federal regulations that were finalized last month and just went into effect this month.
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Biden's proposal to outsource green regulations raises conflicts of interest and security concerns
The Biden White House proposed a rule requiring federal contractors to pay foreign environmental groups to collect emissions data and certify submissions. The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee has concerns.
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IRS cancels gig worker tax reporting this year after Democrats pushed to implement it
The delay of the tax marks the second time the IRS has intervened to smooth its implementation as Democrats push for gig workers to pay more on previously unrecorded transactions.
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China's low standards, tariffs, forced labor threaten US food security, agribusiness experts say
American farmers and food producers say China is cutting costs by avoiding steel tariffs and having low food safety standards. It may also be using forced labor in the canned food production supply chain. China has not reached the level of dominance it has in the production of strategic or critical minerals, but the threat to U.S. national food security is increasing, experts say.
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Global cryptocurrency regulation emerging from G20 Summit
One official said, "there is no talk of banning cryptocurrencies."
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Janet Yellen says free market reforms needed in China, country has 'unfair economic practices'
Yellen arrived in China on Thursday to discuss repairing relations between the U.S. and Chinese governments.
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President of US Oil and Gas Association predicts 'pizza party rebellion' over New York oven proposal
New York City Mayor Eric Adams responded to the proposal in a press conference after receiving backlash.
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More lawmakers show support for proposed bipartisan federal train regulations
The legislation proposed by three Democrats and three Republicans addresses instruments that monitor high temperatures and help prevent wheel bearing failures, which the National Transportation Safety Board said caused the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern derailment.