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Environment December 20, 2015

EPA coal rules leaving US vulnerable to power blackouts?

Facing the Obama administration's so-called "war on coal," some utility officials are warning that fewer coal-fired power plants could leave the U.S. power system vulnerable to blackouts in the near future.

Consumers December 20, 2015

Federal dietary guidelines bring new nanny-state concerns

Critics also fear the guidelines, which are subject to revision every five years, may go well beyond nutrition to address the planet’s health, too. 

Health care December 20, 2015

ObamaCare coming to vending machines, next to the chips and nuts

Candy, chips and a helping of ObamaCare. It's already disrupted the health-care marketplace. Now, the Affordable Care Act is infiltrating vending machines. 

Environment 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.

Consumers 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.

Consumers 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.

Websites 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.

Consumers 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.

Consumers 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.

Consumers 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.

Consumers 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.