The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. SAFETY

President Bush seeks to raise federal fuel economy regulations for passenger cars.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: General Counsel Sam Kazman on the deadly effects fuel economy rules have had on car safety.

2. ENERGY

Congress entertains multiple proposals for mitigating high gas prices around the country.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Director of Energy Policy Myron Ebell on why politicians should stop grandstanding and focus on long-term energy solutions.

3. TECHNOLOGY

The House Commerce Committee approves national cable franchising, which would enable phone companies to compete with cable by providing TV content over the Internet.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President for Policy Wayne Crews on why Congress should open the market for online television.

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