The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

1. TECHNOLOGY

House Energy and Commerce Committee chairman Joe Barton (R-TX) moves to allow phone companies to offer cable TV content to consumers.

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

2. ENVIRONMENT

California’s State Assembly considers legislation to restrict the emissions of greenhouse gases.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Senior Fellow Marlo Lewis, Jr. responds to the legislature’s move on NPR’s Marketplace.

3. INTERNET

Chinese Internet users outpace the U.S. audience in number of hours spent online.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President for Policy Clyde Wayne Crews and Assistant Editorial Director Peter Suderman on why U.S. tech companies should be seeking closer relationships with Chinese consumers.

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