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Our nanny state and the loss of everyday...

Our nanny state and the loss of everyday freedom

Last week, I spent approximately three hours trying to help my teenage son apply for a learner’s permit. The time-suck began with the Department of Motor Vehicles website, which was prolix with rules and unclear about the process. I did my best to compile all sorts of evidence to prove that, yes, he is my son […]

A Call for Greater Regulatory Harmonizat...

A Call for Greater Regulatory Harmonization With Canada

President Donald Trump’s principal policy accomplishments thus far have been in the area of regulatory reform. The adoption of regulatory budgeting, use of the Congressional Review Act to repeal Obama-era regulations and a considerable slowdown in new rulemaking over the first 150 days are all positive steps. But, of course, there is more work to […]

For Regulatory Reform, Look to Congress

For Regulatory Reform, Look to Congress

It is rare that we get a glimpse at the guiding principles that motivate a president and his team, but White House senior adviser Stephen Bannon’s recent remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference may have provided unique insight into the Trump administration’s operations and goals. For conservatives, it was a mixed bag. Bannon’s emphasis […]

Should Congress Have to Approve Every Fe...

Should Congress Have to Approve Every Federal Regulation? A Debate

Andrew Rudalevige (AR): Kevin, you recently wrote a piece in Politico called “Six ways to curb a runaway presidency.” This dovetails nicely with a chapter I wrote for an upcoming volume on “The Imperial Presidency and the Constitution.” We share a concern about the shift of authority from the legislative branch to the executive branch […]

Five Big Questions About Trump’s Executi

Five Big Questions About Trump’s Executive Order On Regulation

On Monday, the Trump Administration made its first big move against overregulation, issuing an executive order requiring agencies to repeal two current regulations for each new one they propose. The order also imposes a regulatory budget come FY2018, which would limit the amount of new regulatory costs agencies can impose on individuals and businesses each […]

Strengthening Congress by Shrinking the ...

Strengthening Congress by Shrinking the Administrative State

Regulatory reform appears to be gaining traction in Washington, D.C. The White House directed agencies to halt the issuance of new regulations. Congress also got in the act. In its first week in session, the House of Representatives passed three bills to reduce the proliferation and costs of regulations. These are good first steps, but […]