Rubio Sudden Power Shift!

The appointment places Marco Rubio in charge of one of Washington’s most powerful yet least publicly visible regulatory offices. While the position does not involve passing legislation or directly commanding federal agencies, it carries enormous influence over how government rules are shaped before they become official policy.

The office functions as  a central review point for proposed regulations coming from agencies across the federal government. Rules involving environmental protections, labor standards, healthcare requirements, and public safety measures typically must pass through this process before they can take effect.

Although agencies may spend years researching and drafting regulations,continue reading …