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RED ALERT: IS FDA'S QUIET OCTOBER REORGANIZATION CREATING A NEW POLICING ARM A RESPONSE TO WEF'S DEMANDS TO CONTROL OR SHUT DOWN LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION?

Popular Rationalism • 1486 implied HN points • 13 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Regulatory Policy Public Health Globalization
  1. The FDA has created a new Office of Inspections and Investigations, which gives it more power to regulate food production. This raises worries that the agency might focus on favoring big corporations instead of local farmers.
  2. There are concerns that the FDA's actions might align with global agendas, particularly from organizations like the World Economic Forum, which could limit local food production and farmers' rights in the name of environmental goals.
  3. If the FDA continues to enforce regulations that prioritize industrial farming over local agriculture, it could threaten food sovereignty, making the U.S. more reliant on centralized agricultural systems instead of supporting local food sources.

Housing reform should actually add housing

Slow Boring • 5699 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Affordable Housing Regulatory Policy State Legislation Economic Growth
  1. Housing reform proposals should focus on actually increasing housing supply rather than just affordable units.
  2. Affordable housing regulations limit the creation of new housing and may not always be the best solution for addressing housing shortages.
  3. When proposing housing reforms, it's important to ensure that the policies align with the goal of increasing housing supply and economic growth.

American Sovereignty is Back

From the New World • 70 implied HN points • 09 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Regulatory Policy Free speech International relations Digital economy
  1. Mark Zuckerberg is planning to work with Trump to resist European laws that he feels limit American tech companies. This shows a shift in power dynamics between the US and Europe regarding tech regulations.
  2. American tech companies have relied heavily on European markets but are pushing back against strict regulations like the GDPR and Digital Markets Act. They believe it's time for the US to take back control over its tech landscape.
  3. The competition in technology, particularly around AI, is now seen as a matter of national security. American companies want to innovate freely without foreign interference, which aligns with the values of freedom of speech and democracy.

Leaked docs reveal extensive noncompete agreements at Epic Systems

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 519 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Labor Rights Health care Regulatory Policy Market Competition
  1. Epic Systems uses strict noncompete agreements that limit former employees from working with many companies, affecting their job prospects.
  2. These agreements can also hurt companies trying to hire Epic alumni, as they may face increased costs or lose software access.
  3. The Federal Trade Commission is looking to ban noncompete clauses, which could improve job opportunities and wages for millions of workers.

A (Draft) Blueprint for the Reorganization of the FDA

Who is Robert Malone • 15 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Regulatory Policy Healthcare policy Chronic Disease
  1. The FDA needs major changes to work better for public health. This involves improving transparency, reducing conflicts of interest, and focusing on its core mission of safety.
  2. A complete reorganization could help the FDA better respond to health issues in America and support local farmers while reducing the influence of big corporations.
  3. Revising laws and regulations can help increase the FDA's efficiency, making sure it promotes innovation in medicine while keeping the public safe from harmful products.
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