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Environment May 2, 2016

Gov't panel urges ‘plant-based’ diet, taxes on sweets

The federal committee responsible for nutrition guidelines is calling for the adoption of "plant-based" diets, taxes on dessert, trained obesity "interventionists" at worksites, and electronic monitoring of how long Americans sit in front of the television.

Domestic Policies May 2, 2016

Congress looking into White House’s role in FCC’s net neutrality regulations

The secrecy surrounding the Obama administration's plans for regulating the Internet has prompted a congressional inquiry into whether the independent Federal Communications Commission or the White House and its allies are calling the shots over the future of the nation's broadband networks.

Websites May 2, 2016

FCC chairman pushes far-reaching plan to regulate Internet like phone service

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is proposing unprecedented rules to regulate Internet service providers -- including mobile broadband -- like a public utility, in a far-reaching move that could be one of the most divisive plans to emerge from the agency in years.

Media May 2, 2016

FEC backs off flirtation with regulating Internet

Democratic members of the Federal Election Commission on Thursday backed off any consideration of regulating political Internet content, after a public outcry and pressure from Republican colleagues.

Hawaii May 2, 2016

Hawaii’s $205M ObamaCare system on life support, critics fear ‘complete waste’

Federal taxpayers dumped more than $205 million into Hawaii's ObamaCare insurance exchange, but after a steady downward spiral the once-highly praised Hawaii Health Connector is on life support.

Consumers May 2, 2016

Feds to regulate Christmas lights

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a regulation for Christmas lights on Monday, deeming some holiday decorations a "substantial product hazard."

Cities May 2, 2016

New Orleans bans smoking pretty much everywhere

New Orleans passed a far-reaching smoking ban on Thursday that prohibits lighting up in bars, casinos, private clubs—even in the car while waiting in line at a drive-thru.

Consumers April 28, 2016

Watchdog: AmeriCorps-funded group helped women getting abortions

With a $728 million dollar annual budget, AmeriCorps and its 87,500 volunteers are authorized to help with things like disaster services, foster care, affordable housing but not with abortions.

Consumers April 28, 2016

Universal background checks do little to stop mass shootings, study finds

A new study is questioning long-held government claims that background checks on private gun transfers could help stop mass public shootings.

Women's Health March 31, 2016

FDA authorizes expanded use of medical abortion pill

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has kicked up a potential abortion hornet’s nest with states that impose restrictions on a common abortion-inducing drug, approving a new label for the medication that relaxes guidelines for using it.

Health Care March 29, 2016

Report reveals doctor DUIs, botched surgeries and other medical horror stories in California

We’ve all heard stories of missed diagnoses that turned deadly or horrific surgeries gone awry, but a new Consumer Reports investigation suggests those mishaps may be more common and egregious than many people believe.