Policy & Regulation
The latest news on government policy and regulations.
Tokyo governor poll a referendum over nuke policy
(Kyodo News / Associated Press)
The surprise entry of a 76-year-old retired prime minister-turned-potter in the Tokyo governor’s race is turning the election into a virtual referendum on the future of nuclear power in post-Fukushima Japan.
Congress is an impediment to appeasement
Congress poses a problem for the administration eager to appease Iran on nuclear weapons.
Can Congress kludge its way to an infrastructure bill?
A few members of Congress are worried about the state of the country’s infrastructure. Seriously.
Star investor El-Erian to resign as Pimco CEO
(Kathy Willens, File / Associated Press)
One of the world’s most closely watched investors is leaving Pimco as part of a series of leadership changes at the giant money manager.
In 2013, the Fed showed why fiscal policy is still important
Last year, we got to see whether monetary policy could offset fiscal austerity from Congress.
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