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POLITICS May 2, 2016

Charities chafe at IRS proposal to collect donors' Social Security numbers

The IRS once again has stirred the ire of nonprofit groups, this time with a proposal organizations say could someday require them to collect and hand over the Social Security numbers of their donors.

Environment May 2, 2016

EPA: Volkswagen also cheated on pollution tests for high-end diesel vehicles

The EPA on Monday added to Volkswagen's woes by accusing the company of cheating on emissions tests for larger diesel vehicles, including luxury lines Audi and Porsche.

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.