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The Trump administration has targeted rules and regulations implemented by former President Barack Obama's government on the environment and climate change as he looks to boost…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220747
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This includes proposals to speed infrastructure project approvals and cut the operating budget of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by 26% and its staff by around 20%. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229777
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As the 2016 US presidential cycle sparks fears of regional disintegration and protectionist trade policy, the leaders of Canada, Mexico and the United States seek to leverage…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212144
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The move is the latest in a series of environmental regulation rollbacks by Trump’s administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under its head, Andrew Wheeler.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245274
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Congress regulates industry by giving legal directions to government departments, but that role has declined with Congress under split control, since legislating is harder. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251435
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While most attention has fixed on populist parties’ views on immigration and cultural integration, their rhetoric often targets other policy areas, notably climate and energy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218620
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The main announcements included slowing the transition away from home heating systems and cars which run on fossil fuels. The first poll since the announcements shows an increase…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282208
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The changes affect contract negotiations, disciplinary procedures and the role of labour unions. The White House argues the changes will improve efficiency, but opponents lament…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235218
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While the government's communications focus on how to stop the pandemic and make the economy more resilient, some of its recent spending decisions seem unrelated to tackling…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260172
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No progress has been made on infrastructure spending after the White House pledged in April to publish its plan.