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“Sue and Settle” Undermines Transparency and Small Business Participation in Reg Process

by Savannah Bentley- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report on May 20, 2013 entitled “Sue and Settle: Regulating Behind Closed Doors,” which exposes a trend in government agencies settling lawsuits with private outside groups that end up impacting policy without allowing participation from adversely affected parties. As the report explains, “the agency intentionally [...]

New Caucus Will Focus on Dialog and Action to Help Small Businesses

U.S. Representatives Scott Tipton (R-CO) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) officially launched the formation of the Congressional Small Business Caucus at a Capitol Hill reception on May 20. According to a media release about the purpose of the caucus, it will be dedicated to “open dialogue on the issues that most impact small businesses.” At the [...]

An Approval on LNG Exports: More Needed

by Raymond J. Keating- The U.S. Department of Energy just took a long overdue step forward on U.S. natural gas exports. The DOE must approve export licenses to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) to nations with which the U.S. does not have free trade agreements. On May 17, the DOE granted such approval to Freeport [...]

 


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