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States Sue Bush Administration over New Children's Health Insurance Requirements 10/10/2007
Several states have sued the Bush administration over new policies governing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The suits follow broad opposition from state public health experts and congressional Democrats and Republicans who urged the administration to abandon the new policies. The suits also come as Congress attempts to reauthorize SCHIP after a presidential veto. Read More

States Battle Administration on Vehicle Emissions 05/30/2007
At least 12 states are considering developing regulations for vehicle greenhouse gas emissions that would exceed federal standards. These states cannot promulgate the rules because the primary federal framework for air pollutant regulation, the Clean Air Act, reserves the federal government's right to block state efforts. Critics are charging the Bush administration with impeding the environmental progress of states and delaying meaningful regulation of vehicle emissions. Read More

States Losing Ability to Protect Public Due to Federal Preemptions 06/13/2006
Despite the party's repeated use in recent years of states' rights rhetoric, the GOP-dominated Congress and Bush White House have been assiduously working to eliminate the ability of state governments to protect the public. Read More

Weak Roof Crush Rule Threatens Victims' Rights 11/29/2005
Based in part on flawed cost-benefit analysis, a proposed rule to reduce injuries sustained when vehicles roll over and their roofs are crushed inward fails to require the level of safety available in current technology and threatens to eliminate the rights of roof crush victims to sue manufacturers. Read More

Legislative Update: Federalism Bills 08/22/2005
Legislative developments brewing in the 109th Congress could alter the relationships between the federal and state governments, thus potentially distorting important regulatory protections. Read More

States Present Opportunities and Pitfalls for Progressive Regulation 08/22/2005
Although many progressives have begun to focus resources on winning battles in the states, the regulatory record at the state level is characterized by both opportunities and potential pitfalls. Read More

Bush Renominates Industry-Backed Radical Right-wingers to Federal Bench 01/10/2005
Just two days before Christmas, the White House announced its intention to renominate to the federal bench 20 radical right-wing and corporate-friendly extremists whose nominations had been thwarted in the 108th Congress. Read More

Supreme Court Decides EPA Can Overrule State Air Permits 01/26/2004
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Jan. 21 that EPA has authority to overrule a state construction permit that, as judged by the agency, violates air quality standards. Read More