The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. ENERGY  

President Bush is expected to address the role of alternative fuels in meeting the nation’s energy needs in this evening’s State of the Union address.

CEI Expert Available for Comment: Director of Global Warming Policy Myron Ebell on the need to develop domestic energy sources.

2. LEGAL & CONSTITUTIONAL

The full Senate is poised to confirm Judge Samuel Alito to replace Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on the Supreme Court.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Special Projects Counsel Hans Bader on why Justice Alito will be good news.

3. INTERNET

The Senate Commerce Committee holds a hearing on delivery of video content over broadband.

CEI Expert Available for Comment: President Fred L. Smith, Jr. and others on why Congress should change the rules to allow greater access to video content online.

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