Many analysts are suggesting that the United States is about to enter a new regulatory era. They point to the need for more regulation on a host of issues, ranging from financial services to food supply. What kind of new federal regulations should we expect? How will political considerations affect...

Government regulation is a complicated and often arcane process that affects the life of every American. Yet few people actually know what goes on "inside the Beltway" as government officials, lobbyists, and interest groups spar over rule makings and legislation. In her new book The Regulators, Washington Post...

For the last 25 years, each president has attempted to oversee government regulation through the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. OIRA’s impact on regulatory decisions has been controversial. Some argue that OIRA has improved the quality of proposed regulations and forced agencies to focus on regulations that deliver the...