The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. HEALTH

KFC is sued over the oils it uses to make its fried menu items.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: General Counsel Sam Kazman on why personal responsibility is the answer to fast food lawsuits.

2. TECHNOLOGY

The House of Representatives approves legislation making it easier for phone companies to offer cable TV service.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President for Policy Wayne Crews on the advantages of cable franchise reform.

3. ENERGY

High gas prices fuel rising inflation.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Director of Energy Policy Myron Ebell on the need to develop more of the nation’s domestic oil and gas reserves.

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