Health care May 2, 2016 ObamaCare premiums, penalties rising as open enrollment begins Most ObamaCare customers will find they have to pay more for coverage in 2016 than they did this year, as they begin to select health insurance plans this weekend.
Environment May 2, 2016 EPA says VW intentionally violates clean air standards The Environmental Protection Agency says nearly 500,000 Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars built in the past seven year are intentionally violating clean air standards by using software that evades EPA emissions standards.
Cabinet May 2, 2016 Topping Turmoil: Big Pizza fights ObamaCare menu mandate The pizza lobby is mounting a double-extra-large battle against looming government regulations that would force their franchises to post a dizzying array of calorie counts on their menus.
Environment May 2, 2016 EPA calls for regulating emissions from US airliners The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday called for regulating U.S. aircraft emissions, expanding the government's effort to crack down on industries officials say are contributing to global warming.
First Amendment May 2, 2016 Punished for giving pet tips? Docs, vets battle online medicine regs Veterinarian Ron Hines had his license suspended for giving online medical advice to hundreds of pet owners -- he's now at the center of a growing debate over telemedicine rules.
Consumers May 2, 2016 Industry on edge as EPA prepares to regulate airline emissions The Environmental Protection Agency will soon announce it plans to regulate airline emissions, asserting they contribute to global warming and endanger public health, according to industry and environmental groups.
Environment May 2, 2016 Feeling the chill: EPA ban on common coolants has lawmakers, industry worried Lawmakers and industry groups are worried fast-approaching Environmental Protection Agency rules banning certain gasses used in commercial refrigeration and air conditioners could have a chilling effect on business.
Consumers May 2, 2016 ‘Locked and Loaded’: FCC primed for vote on Internet regs, amid 11th-hour drama The Federal Communications Commission is driving toward a landmark vote Thursday on a sweeping plan that critics warn would impose a new era of regulation for how Americans use and do business on the Internet, even as 11th-hour appeals inject added drama behind the scenes.
Consumers May 2, 2016 State lawmakers weigh ending ‘unnecessary’ car inspections State lawmakers are revving up efforts to abolish or roll back car inspections -- arguing that the government-mandated check-ups amount to little more than a hassle and a tax.
Environment May 2, 2016 Gov't panel urges ‘plant-based’ diet, taxes on sweets The federal committee responsible for nutrition guidelines is calling for the adoption of "plant-based" diets, taxes on dessert, trained obesity "interventionists" at worksites, and electronic monitoring of how long Americans sit in front of the television.
Domestic Policies May 2, 2016 Congress looking into White House’s role in FCC’s net neutrality regulations The secrecy surrounding the Obama administration's plans for regulating the Internet has prompted a congressional inquiry into whether the independent Federal Communications Commission or the White House and its allies are calling the shots over the future of the nation's broadband networks.
