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Environment December 20, 2015

Appliance industry warns federal dishwasher regs would lead to dirty dishes

The home appliance industry has a problem with the Obama administration's new dishwasher regulations: They're a wash, so to speak.

Consumers December 20, 2015

Exec: Takata aims to replace chemical in air bag ruptures

A top executive says Takata Corp. plans to replace the chemical in its air bags that has been linked to a defect responsible for at least six deaths and more than 100 injuries.

Environment December 20, 2015

Beef producers say Obama is trying to kill their industry

Lawmakers from cattle producing states are seeing red following a 571-page federal report that encourages Americans to go green. A panel of nutrition experts recruited by the Obama administration to craft the newest dietary guidelines suggested last week that the government should consider the environment when deciding what people should eat.

Environment December 20, 2015

Obama administration imposed $181 billion in regulations in 2014, report finds

The Obama administration pushed through $181.5 billion in regulations last year, according to a new report from a conservative think tank that claimed the rules will lead to higher energy bills, more expensive consumer goods and fewer jobs.

Federal Reserve December 14, 2015

Will interest rates go up? Five things to expect

Raising the banks’ overnight borrowing rate—held near zero since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008—has the potential to push up the cost of mortgages, slow jobs creation and curb stock prices but not always.

Consumerism December 2, 2015

American farmers confront 'big data' revolution

Farmers from across the nation gathered in Washington this month for what has become an annual trek to seek action on the most important matters in American agriculture, such as immigration reform and water regulations.

FCC November 27, 2015

Save the Internet: FCC Net Neutrality rules worst example of government intervention... ever

Of all the government interventions by the Obama administration, the plan released Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the Internet is the worst.

Transportation November 6, 2015

How can a plane land at the wrong airport?

With technology-filled cockpits and modern-day navigational systems, how likely is it for pilots to land at the wrong airport?

Airlines November 6, 2015

FAA to relax ban on use of in-flight personal electronics

The Federal Aviation Administration said it is expected to relax the ban on use of some personal-electronic devices at low altitudes and on runways

Domestic Policies October 30, 2015

Modernized trucking means safer highways and cleaner air

Policymakers must update existing laws to ensure the safest, most efficient, and most cost effective fleet on the roads.

Consumers May 10, 2015

Trade matters: Why Congress must restore Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)

After years of inaction, Congress is finally set to act on a series of extremely important bills on international trade.