The Fate of Bush's Regulatory Reforms

The federal regulatory process changed more during the George W. Bush presidency than at any time since the beginning of the Reagan administration. President Obama has criticized these Bush changes and declared his intention to reverse many of them. However, some of the Bush changes may help the new president achieve his policy goals by increasing his control over the federal regulatory process. This article examines the major Bush changes and considers which ones the Obama administration is likely to retain.