House votes to curb federal regulations
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Congress has approved the Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Act of 1995 as a measure to limit the power of the federal government to impose regulations touching such areas as the environment, health and occupational safety. The bill would specifically require a cost-benefit analysis for every proposed regulation.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Dole seeks probe on preelection action
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Sen. Bob Dole on Nov 8, 1992, called for a special investigation into the activities of the Iran-Contra special prosecutor's office involving the indictment of former Sec of Defense Casper Weinberger on Oct 30, 1992, four days before the presidential elections.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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Legislation: regulatory overhaul thwarted in Senate
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The Senate failed to pass a bill to cut health, safety and environmental regulations on Jul 20, 1995. The bill was widely touted by Republicans and would have required cost-benefit analysis of federal regulations costing over $100 million.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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