The provisions to be deleted include regulations related to telegraph, rabbit-ear broadcast receivers, and telephone booths. The Federal Communications Commission has voted to remove “outdated and useless“ rules…
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Appeals Court Strikes Down FTC “Click-to-Cancel“ Rule
The agency withdrew the rule after the appellate court struck the rule down. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a “click-to-cancel” rule issued by the Federal…
Read MoreFCC Removes Nearly 3,000 Words of Obsolete Rules in Deregulatory Push
Among them, court-invalidated net neutrality measures and defunct interconnection rules were eliminated to reduce provider burdens. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the removal of nearly 3,000…
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HHS Bans Illegal Immigrants from Public Health Benefits
Health secretary advocates for updated interpretation of policies implemented by PRWORA. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the interpretation of the 1998 Personal Responsibility…
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President Trump Waives Executive Privilege for President Biden’s Aides and Staffers
Several members of the former president’s administration have been called to testify before Congress regarding the use of the autopen and President Biden’s health. President Donald Trump’s administration…
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Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Key Portions of Reconciliation for President’s Agenda
She determined that provisions making changes to who receives Medicaid were not permitted in such a bill. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has ruled that portions of the reconciliation…
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Operations Stall After Resignations Leave FCC Without Quorum
Nomination and confirmation efforts begin as key rulemaking and policy actions are placed on hold. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently unable to conduct official business following…
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FCC Announces Timeline for Identifying Foreign Government-Sponsored Broadcasts
Broadcasters must disclose foreign ties in paid content under new transparency rules by December 8. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finalized a compliance timeline earlier this month for…
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FTC Issues Warnings to Eye Care Providers Over Prescription Rule Violations
37 prescribers and one major vision group cautioned following consumer complaints over illegal fees for prescription access. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to 37 contact…
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Transportation Department Announces Updates to 52 Regulations
The rule rollbacks are intended to reduce red tape across highway, motor carrier, and vehicle safety agencies without affecting public safety. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced…
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