The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

1. GLOBAL WARMING

Researchers blame global warming for the continued melting of the arctic ice shelf.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Adjunct Scholar Steven J. Milloy says that global warming claims and reality don’t match up. 

2. LEGAL & CONSTITUTIONAL

Justice John Roberts is expected to win confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court today, ascending to the role of Chief Justice of the United States. 

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Special Projects Counsel Hans Bader on why Congressional hearings on Supreme Court nominees provide no real substance.

3. ENERGY

Oil, gas and fuel prices all rose Wednesday, and some worry that fuel shortages could occur during the upcoming winter heating season.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Myron Ebell on how hurricanes can affect our already weak energy supply chain.