The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SBC and Verizon receive FCC approval for their multi-billion dollar merger. 

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Technology Counsel Braden Cox on why the merger is a success for competition—but with some strings attached. 

 

2. SUPREME COURT

President Bush’s nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court paves the way for a judicial battle in the Senate. 

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

 

 

3. LABOR

Philadelphia transit unions go on strike, leaving many commuters struggling to get to work.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Editorial Director Ivan Osorio on how unions gain power by controlling pension funds.