Supreme Court ends legislative veto over agency rules
The court ruled that Congress cannot nullify executive branch decisions via the legislative veto. The decision questions the fate of the FTC used car rule and other acts tied to veto power, while noting many laws may require revision. FTC officials anticipated a need to set an effective date after the ruling.
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EPA backs off an air penalty plan facing opposition
EPA chief William Ruckelshaus said the agency would abandon immediate sanctions for 213 counties in 33 states over air quality. Areas with EPA approved cleanup plans will get time to show progress, while potential sanctions may target states without approved plans. Ruckelshaus stressed fairness and the need to strengthen criteria for what counts as reasonable effort.
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