The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. HEALTH & SAFETY

The Food and Drug Administration approves fat-blocking drug Xenical for over-the-counter sales.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: General Counsel Sam Kazman to debate the FDA’s move today on CNBC’s Power Lunch at 12:35pm ET.

2. INTERNATIONAL

The Conservative Party of Canada wins yesterday’s general election, driving the Liberal Party from power after more than twelve years.

CEI Expert Available for Comment: Policy Analyst Isaac Post on why Paul Martin’s Liberal Party fell and what it means for the United States.

3. LEGAL & CONSTITUTIONAL

Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito likely to win approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee.

CEI Expert Available for Comment: Special Projects Counsel Hans Bader on why Judge Alito’s nomination is good news for the free market.

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