December 20, 2015 Obama administration faces backlash on proposed wood stove regulations A federal proposal requiring more efficiency from wood-burning stoves has ignited a debate between the Obama administration and lawmakers who oppose the new regulations, arguing the rules impose an unfair burden on people in remote areas.
December 20, 2015 Thousands sign petition for Congress to permanently ban Internet access taxes As of early Monday afternoon, 43,646 had signed the online petition on Change.org, sponsored by MyWireless.org, a nonpartisan nonprofit wireless advocacy organization.
December 20, 2015 USDA tells grandparents to read gov't bedtime stories to encourage healthy eating The Monday blog post encourages grandparents to serve healthy snacks and read their grandchildren government bedtime stories.
December 20, 2015 Backlash over administration decision to relinquish control of Internet overseer A plan by the Obama administration to relinquish control over the organization that administers the Internet is raising concerns that the United Nations -- or individual foreign governments -- could make a play for Internet control.
December 20, 2015 Congress to launch probe into General Motors recall Late Monday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee said it would launch an investigation into the slow recall and hold hearings.
December 20, 2015 GOP lawmakers move to ban welfare money at marijuana dispensaries Republican lawmakers plan to introduce legislation next week aimed at preventing the misuse of the food stamp funds amid reports that welfare debit cards have been used to withdraw cash at ATMs at marijuana dispensaries in Colorado.
December 20, 2015 Regulation-stalling agency becomes political lightning rod A little-known White House agency, set up during the Reagan administration, is under fire after a new report claimed it has been responsible for delaying or killing regulations that could save hundreds of lives.
December 20, 2015 Obama to nominate FDA's No. 2 official to lead agency President Barack Obama has nominated the Food and Drug Administration's second-highest ranking official, Dr. Robert Califf, to lead the agency, which regulates consumer products ranging from medications to seafood to cigarettes.
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.
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.