The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update

Issues in the News

1. SAFETY

Congress considers legislation to standardize food labeling and safety warnings.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Director of Food Safety Policy Gregory Conko comments on the proposed legislation this morning on CNBC’s Morning Call.

2. INTERNET

Senators propose extending FCC indecency regulations to cable and satellite television.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President for Policy Clyde Wayne Crews on why we can do without the oversight of the FCC.

3. LABOR

Unions plan strikes at two of the nation’s largest airlines over salaries and pension benefits.

CEI Expert Available to Comment: Editorial Director Ivan Osorio on the federal regulations which have led to under-funded company pensions.

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