Mar 19th, 2010 · The FDA has issued the first regulations to come out of the agency since Congress gave the FDA power to regulate tobacco. The regulations clamp down on the marketing of cigarettes to children and teenagers, issuing national limits on vending machine sales, free samples and taking other steps.
Mar 17th, 2010 · A House panel this week examines the safety of government workers in the wake of the latest attacks on government buildings. The union representing Internal Revenue Service employees says there have been 70 incidents of inappropriate comments made to agency workers since February.
Mar 16th, 2010 · The FCC wants to speed the Internet to millions of American families who don't currently have access. That's part of a plan the agency will present to Congress Tuesday. Some of the funds could come from an auction of public airwaves. And that could mean a fight with broadcasters currently using the spectrum for free.
Mar 15th, 2010 · A public agency in Minnesota is engaged in a cutting-edge experiment with flexible work schedules. It's called a results-only work environment, and it gives everyone in an office ultimate freedom to do their jobs — whenever and wherever they want — so long as the work gets done.
Mar 15th, 2010 · Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd unveiled his plan to rewrite the nation's financial regulations. The bill released Monday calls for a council of regulators to oversee systemic risk and create a consumer protection agency at the Federal Reserve.
Mar 15th, 2010 · Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd unveiled his plan to rewrite the nation's financial regulations. The bill released Monday calls for a council of regulators to oversee systemic risk and create a consumer protection agency at the Federal Reserve.
Mar 15th, 2010 · Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd unveiled a bill to revamp U.S. financial regulations. The plan calls for a consumer protection agency within the Federal Reserve and gives the central bank enhanced powers. Dodd discusses the measure.
Mar 15th, 2010 · A move by the agency that oversees Medicare to cut payments Jan. 1 for certain cardiac procedures has resulted in cardiologists suing the federal government. Their push back is an example of how difficult it is to make even small changes in the health care system.