Issues in the News

1. SUPREME COURT

Harriet Miers withdraws her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.

CEI Expert Available to Comment:  Special Projects Counsel Hans Bader on how judicial confirmation hearings lack substance. 

2. INTERNET

VeriSign and ICANN resolve a dispute over control of the “.com” Internet domain.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President for Policy Wayne Crews on the dangers of allowing an international body to assert control over Internet operations. 

3. HEALTH & SAFETY

British officials take steps to prevent the spread of avian bird flu.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Fellow in Economic Policy John Berlau on how the SEC creates obstacles for American agencies involved in flu prevention.

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