December 20, 2015 Congress to launch probe into General Motors recall Late Monday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee said it would launch an investigation into the slow recall and hold hearings.
December 20, 2015 GOP lawmakers move to ban welfare money at marijuana dispensaries Republican lawmakers plan to introduce legislation next week aimed at preventing the misuse of the food stamp funds amid reports that welfare debit cards have been used to withdraw cash at ATMs at marijuana dispensaries in Colorado.
December 20, 2015 Regulation-stalling agency becomes political lightning rod A little-known White House agency, set up during the Reagan administration, is under fire after a new report claimed it has been responsible for delaying or killing regulations that could save hundreds of lives.
December 20, 2015 Obama to nominate FDA's No. 2 official to lead agency President Barack Obama has nominated the Food and Drug Administration's second-highest ranking official, Dr. Robert Califf, to lead the agency, which regulates consumer products ranging from medications to seafood to cigarettes.
December 20, 2015 Appliance industry warns federal dishwasher regs would lead to dirty dishes The home appliance industry has a problem with the Obama administration's new dishwasher regulations: They're a wash, so to speak.
December 20, 2015 Exec: Takata aims to replace chemical in air bag ruptures A top executive says Takata Corp. plans to replace the chemical in its air bags that has been linked to a defect responsible for at least six deaths and more than 100 injuries.
December 20, 2015 Beef producers say Obama is trying to kill their industry Lawmakers from cattle producing states are seeing red following a 571-page federal report that encourages Americans to go green. A panel of nutrition experts recruited by the Obama administration to craft the newest dietary guidelines suggested last week that the government should consider the environment when deciding what people should eat.
December 20, 2015 Obama administration imposed $181 billion in regulations in 2014, report finds The Obama administration pushed through $181.5 billion in regulations last year, according to a new report from a conservative think tank that claimed the rules will lead to higher energy bills, more expensive consumer goods and fewer jobs.
December 14, 2015 Will interest rates go up? Five things to expect Raising the banks’ overnight borrowing rate—held near zero since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008—has the potential to push up the cost of mortgages, slow jobs creation and curb stock prices but not always.
December 2, 2015 American farmers confront 'big data' revolution Farmers from across the nation gathered in Washington this month for what has become an annual trek to seek action on the most important matters in American agriculture, such as immigration reform and water regulations.
