Source: REUTERS, 1/5/17

Republicans lawmakers on Thursday pressed ahead in trying to strip down U.S. regulations, with the House of Representatives passing a bill that requires Congressional approval of major rulemakings that could affect areas ranging from the environment to education. The House voted 237 to 187 on legislation known as the "REINS Act" that is intended to keep agencies from pumping out new rules. 

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