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Issues in the News

1. BUSINESS

Members of Congress complain that the Federal Trade Commission isn’t being hard enough on makers of video games with violent content.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Technology Analyst Peter Suderman on why greater government regulation of video game content allows parents to shirk their duties.

2. HEALTH

The FDA approves a new treatment for cervical cancer.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: General Counsel Sam Kazman on a poll which found that 61% of oncologists think the FDA is too slow in approving new medical drugs and devices.

3. TECHNOLOGY

Bill Gates announces plans to step down from day-to-day operations at Microsoft.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President for Policy Wayne Crews on some of the challenges Bill Gates and Microsoft have faced from Washington regulators over the years.

4. SAFETY

President Bush signs a new mine safety bill into law.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Senior Fellow Iain Murray on why he’s proud to be a coal miner’s grandson.

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