At least one advocacy group is hoping that, with the presidential election out of the way, the Obama administration will move to strengthen health, safety, and environmental protections that got stalled during the administration’s first term.
“Many speculate that the administration avoided publishing controversial rules during the election season,” according to a statement by OMB Watch, a D.C.-based government watchdog group. “With the election settled, some overdue rules may finally see the light of day.” However, the group warns that “corporate interests” that opposed stronger standards are still in the picture.