On our live show, David and Harold talk about all of the federal regulations passed this month.
Congressional Review Act
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Why Is the Biden Administration Completing So Many Regulations?
The answer is the Congressional Review Act, which Republicans in a second Trump presidency could use to further attack the administrative state. Finalizing rules early protects them from this fate.
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Biden’s Mixed Signals on Chinese Solar Meet Bipartisan Pushback
Today on TAP: Lawmakers are challenging Biden’s order protecting imports of Chinese solar panels.
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Republicans Admit Biden Can Cancel Student Debt
A new bill tries to claw back authority given to the executive branch on debt cancellation.
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Why Democrats Won’t Overturn Many Trump-Era Rules
The Congressional Review Act requires only a majority vote to nullify certain regulations. But the Democratic leadership lacked much urgency to tackle it.
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First 100: Your Questions About Biden and the Pandemic, Answered
Plus, more Congressional Review Act resolutions released.
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First 100: Delays for Two Key Nominees of Color
Plus, one Congressional Review Act resolution will get introduced today.
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First 100: Still No Sign of the Congressional Review Act
Plus, Biden needs to crack down on tax evasion from the ultra-rich.
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First 100: The Muddled Infrastucture Push
Plus: Why is there no urgency on the Congressional Review Act?
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First 100: The Forgotten Bills Biden Can Get Through By Majority Vote
The Congressional Review Act allows repeals of certain Trump-era regulations by simple majority. But so far no CRA resolutions have been introduced.