7 random Obama-era regulations Republicans decided to rollback by Sonam Sheth on Jun 28, 2017, 3:24 PM Advertisement
 Republicans have enjoyed majorities in both houses of Congress since 2014, but many of their key initiatives — deregulation, antiabortion policies, states rights — have stalled in the past because the executive branch was under Democratic control. Then President Donald Trump's victory brought new energy to Republican efforts to reshape federal government. Since Trump took office in January, he and Congress have taken a number of steps to rollback regulations that former President Barack Obama put in place. The Washington Post put together a database tracking the erosion of Obama's legacy. Here are seven notable measures Republicans have rolled back so far:SEE ALSO: Every law Trump signed in his first 100 days DON'T MISS: The New York Times used a full page to print 'Trump's lies' since taking office Congress repealed a rule preventing hunters from using certain methods to capture and kill predators on Alaskan wildlife refuges — including shooting them from helicopters. The rule also prohibited hunters from killing bears and wolves while they were near their dens or cubs.  Source: NPR
Trump signed a congressional action repealing an Obama-era regulation that prevented coal mining companies from dumping debris and toxic waste into nearby streams and waterways.  Source: The White House
Trump's Food and Drug Administration delayed launching nutrition fact labels geared toward helping Americans eat healthier, but hasn't yet said when companies will have to comply with the Obama-era rule.  Source: The Washington Post, FDA
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