After Sequestration, A Leaner Watchdog
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By Covering Business March 5, 2013
The Government Accountability Office sizes up the effect of mandatory federal budget cuts on itself.
Critics Warn Dodd-Frank May Bring New Risk
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By Covering Business April 13, 2012
Two detractors says regulatory reform has done little to ensure the safety of the financial system.
How Federal Earmarks Backfire
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By Covering Business March 14, 2012
A study in the Journal of Political Economy reveals how big earmarks can harm local economies.