Federal agencies are rushing to complete a slew of last-minute rules and regulations in the final months of Obama’s presidency.
The actions represent the president’s final opportunity to cement policies on legacy issues, ranging from the environment to immigration and healthcare, even though Trump has pledged to do away with many of Obama’s rules.
Just this week, the administration handed down a long-awaited regulation that bans states from defunding Planned Parenthood for political reasons.
The Department of Homeland Security is also working to complete a rule that would make it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to remain in the U.S.
Obama could also move to protect more federal land and water, part of his push to address the causes of climate change.
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