The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. TECHNOLOGY

Video game makers sue California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger over age restrictions on games deemed to have violent content.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Technology Counsel Braden Cox on why regulating entertainment content is best left to consumers.

 

2. HEALTH & SAFETY

The Food and Drug Administration investigates the charge that antibacterial soaps are breeding drug-resistant bacteria.  

CEI Expert Available for Comment: Adjunct Analyst Steven Milloy on a new study that disproves the bacteriological worries.

 

3. LEGAL & CONSTITUTIONAL

Legislators in Maryland attempt to limit the ability of local governments to seize private property through eminent domain.

 

CEI Expert Available for Comment: Special Projects Counsel Hans Bader on why the Supreme Court’s recent property rights decision in Kelo v. New London was a victory for corporate welfare.

 

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