The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Technology security firms are warning computer users to beware of a flaw in Microsoft Windows which can be used to install spyware. 

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President for Policy Clyde Wayne Crews, Jr. on how government regulation hampers cybersecurity. 

2. WAL-MART

Wal-Mart shares lead a stock price rise after a report indicates gains in consumer confidence. 

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

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Experts warn that China’s efforts to prevent Avian flu may be inadequate.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Adjunct Analyst Henry I. Miller on why we are ill-prepared for a flu pandemic. 

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