When it comes to bisphenol-A (BPA), a ubiquitous and likely dangerous chemical found in hard plastic products like water bottles, there seems to be three repeating story lines: state and local governments continue to take action, new studies continue to prove frightening, and evidence continues to surface showing that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no interest in protecting American consumers.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is the source of some controversial language in a climate change memo sent from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to the EPA, according to news reports.

The Washington Post addressed a concern we have noted before, the possible ways registered lobbyists can avoid restrictions on communications with the administration regarding Recovery Act funding; just simply send someone who is not registered. This way those who are unregistered would be the ones lobbying for funding, and the communications would go undisclosed.