The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. BUSINESS  

Jury selection begins today in the trial of former Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling.

 CEI Expert Available for Comment: Fellow in Economic Policy John Berlau on why the corporate accounting rules implemented after the Enron bankruptcy are doing more harm than good.

2. HEALTH & SAFETY

EPA seeks to halt Teflon production because of the use of an alleged carcinogen.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Senior Fellow Gregory Conko on the bogus product safety charges being leveled at Teflon.

3. INTERNET

Legislation making it easier for telephone companies to offer cable TV services to consumers seems stalled in Congress amid intense lobbying.

CEI Expert Available for Comment: Vice President for Policy Clyde Wayne Crews on how changes in cable franchising rules are part of larger FCC reform efforts.

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