The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. GLOBAL WARMING

Global warming is being blamed for new data that says 2005 will be the hottest year on record. 

CEI Expert Available to Comment:  Senior Fellow Marlo Lewis on why evidence does not support alarmist claims about climate change. 

2. INTERNET

The European Union pushes for more control over the internet, claiming the U.S. has too much power.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President for Policy Wayne Crews says the U.N.’s demands would lead to a world wide web of bureaucrats. 

3. NEW ORLEANS

Estimates suggest New Orleans could lose 40% of its residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. 

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Senior Fellow Iain Murray on why New Orleans could experience a rebirth if the city is made attractive to investors and risk-takers.