Labor regulations faced strong Republican opposition
As congressional Republicans joined the Trump administration to fast-track the repeal of certain Obama era regulations, rules regulating labor and business were a particular target.
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Republicans targeted environmental regulations with the CRA
The first five months of the Trump administration were marked by a Republican Congress eager to overturn Obama era rules, with environmental regulations as a major target for the repeals.
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Democrats push to repeal Congressional Review Act
The Congressional Review Act is now being challenged by some Democrats intent on blocking what they consider congressional overreach.
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Deadline passes on law Trump used to reverse Obama-era regulations
Advocates of late-decided Obama-era regulations can rest easy. The time limit for Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to repeal regulations imposed in the last six months of the Obama presidency has passed.
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The Congressional Review Act may not help Donald Trump
President Donald Trump has missed the 100-day mark on several campaign promises, most notably his vow to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, but with the help of Republicans in Congress he has followed through on one promise: to reduce the number of federal regulations.
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Medill Explores D.C.: Hostile environment training for journalists
Medill students went through a hostile environment training course to learn how to mitigate risks and danger in conflict zones.
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Medill Explores Photo Gallery
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism graduate students took part in a hostile environment training in Washington during their Medill Explores.
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Reporting Under Fire New Norm for Many Journalists (Audio)
According to the advocacy group Reporters Without Borders, 2012 was the deadliest year on record for journalists. To better protect themselves, an increasing number of journalists are undergoing specialized training to mitigate the risks of working in hostile and unpredictable environments. Here is one way they are doing it.
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Petro politics: Of demand, supply and the national security conundrum
During a lecture at the National War College, Medill graduate students were briefed on the latest thinking about the national security implications of petro-politics.
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National War College hosts Medill graduate students
Seven Medill School of Journalism graduate students had front row access to lectures and panel discussions at the National War College, at Fort Lesley J. McNair as part of Medill Explorers program.
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