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Issues in the News

1. LEGAL

The Supreme Court issues a mixed ruling on the extent of the Clean Water Act’s regulatory authority.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Senior Fellow Gregory Conko on why the ruling is a win for fans of limited government.

2. BUSINESS

Delta Air Lines announces it will default on its pension obligations to retirees, leaving the federal Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation to cover the costs.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Editorial Director Ivan Osorio on why taxpayers should not be bailing out corporate pension plans.

3. FINANCE

The Securities and Exchange Commission names Federal Reserve Board Governor Mark Olson to chair the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Special Projects Counsel Hans Bader and Economic Policy Fellow John Berlau on why the PCAOB is an unconstitutional assault on government accountability.

4. TECHNOLOGY

The FCC drops so-called “must-carry” regulations, which would require cable companies to carry multiple signals from local broadcasters, from consideration.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President Wayne Crews on the future of FCC reform. 

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