Department of Transportation (DOT)
National Transportation Safety Board: Pipeline Regulations Need Teeth
Jul 13, 2012 by Jessica Randall
On July 10, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced its report on the 2010 Kalamazoo River oil spill in Michigan. The report is a scathing indictment of Enbridge Energy, the company responsible for the safety of the pipeline involved in the spill, but also blames inadequate federal regulation.
read in fullPeering Behind the Curtain: Consumer Protection Agency Proposes Public Credit Card Complaint Database
Jan 24, 2012
In December, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a public online database of consumer complaints about credit cards. The database would empower consumer choices on credit cards and position the agency as a leader in government transparency. However, the financial industry opposes disclosure and may use its considerable political influence in an effort to block public access to the information.
