The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. GLOBAL WARMING

Researchers claim a temperature rise 55 million years ago could shed light on the current climate change debate. 

CEI Expert Available to Comment:  Senior Fellow Iain Murray sets the record straight on global warming scare stories. 

2. RETAIL

Wal-Mart warns investors that fourth quarter profits are likely to miss expectations. 

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Adjunct Analyst Zachary Courser on Wal-Mart’s place in retail history.

3. SUPREME COURT

Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito is likely to undergo tougher questioning than previous Supreme Court appointee John Roberts. 

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