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Dickie Scruggs Back in Court

By: Richard Morrison
02/09/2009

But, alas, not as a litigator – the role that made him rich and famous – but as a defendant. According to Legal Newsline,…

Consumer Freedom

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Chris Horner Explains the Hype Behind Global Warming

By: Richard Morrison
02/04/2009

Our very own Christopher C. Horner explains the hype behind global warming and talks about his new book, Red Hot Lies: How Global Warming…

Energy and Environment

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Oppose the Federal Stimulus Bill

By: Richard Morrison
02/04/2009

We the undersigned public interest organizations, representing millions of members and supporters nationwide, hereby call upon you to reject the $819 billion spending bill that…

Business and Government

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Opposition Builds to Senate Stimulus Bill

Richard Morrison
02/04/2009

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Business and Government

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Marlo Lewis Debates Global Warming on CNN

By: Richard Morrison
02/03/2009

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Should the U.S. Government Nationalize “Broken” Banks?

By: Richard Morrison
02/03/2009

Such is the title of the latest BusinessWeek.com debate. Taking the “con” side is CEI’s own Eli Lehrer, who argues (in part): Long-term…

Subsidies and Bailouts

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LibertyWeek 28: Donâ€™t Forget Your Limousine Tax

By: Richard Morrison
02/03/2009

Your LibertyWeek hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist welcome you back with a rousing discussion of the much-debated Stimulus to Nowhere and the website…

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What’s Stupid About Bottled Water?

Richard Morrison
01/30/2009

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Consumer Freedom

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Tim Carney: How Stimulating

By: Richard Morrison
01/29/2009

Wondering who is in line to get their hands on that $825 billion in Pelosi/Obama federal stimulus cash? Let our old friend and venerable investigative…

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Smoke for Me, But Not for Thee

By: Richard Morrison
01/29/2009

Bars and restaurants here in Washington, D.C. have operated under a smoking ban for a little over two years now. As many bar owners…

Consumer Freedom

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LibertyWeek 27: Blago in Absentio

By: Richard Morrison
01/28/2009

Your hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist welcome you back to another episode of LibertyWeek, wherein we start by highlighting CEI’s new Agenda…

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Senate Testimony Masks a Personal Financial Agenda

Richard Morrison
01/28/2009

Al Gore, Corporate Lobbyist?…

Antitrust

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Chris Horner on President Obama’s Global Warming Policy

By: Richard Morrison
01/26/2009

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LibertyWeek 26: Inauguration Trepidation

By: Richard Morrison
01/22/2009

Welcome to a very special Inaugural Edition of LibertyWeek with your hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist and Special Guest Ivan Osorio. We get…

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New Federal Regulation Hits a Full Stop

By: Richard Morrison
01/21/2009

According to press reports, President Barack Obama has ordered a full stop to all pending federal regulations. Funny, I didn’t hear anything about that…

Regulatory Reform

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Marlo Lewis on California’s Global Warming Regulation

By: Richard Morrison
01/20/2009

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VIDEO: Barack Obama and the Price of Change

By: Richard Morrison
01/16/2009

How much will President Obama’s plans for economic stimulus and other federal spending cost the American taxpayers? We do the math.

Subsidies and Bailouts

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Telecom Lobbyists in the DTV Henhouse?

By: Richard Morrison
01/16/2009

With the election of a new president and new Democratic majorities in Congress, the era of corporate influence is over in Washington, D.C. Or, at…

Regulatory Reform

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D.C. Event: BB&T’s John Allison on the Financial Crisis

By: Richard Morrison
01/15/2009

Our friends at the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights are hosting what promises to be a fascinating public lecture on the state of…

Subsidies and Bailouts

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Chris Horner and “Red Hot Lies” on C-SPAN’s Book TV

By: Richard Morrison
01/14/2009

Senior Fellow Christopher C. Horner talks about his new book “Red Hot Lies: How Global Warming Alarmists Use Threats, Fraud, and Deception to Keep…

Energy and Environment

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LibertyWeek 25: The Silver Lining to the News

By: Richard Morrison
01/13/2009

Welcome to LibertyWeek’s Silver Anniversary with your hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist and Special Guest William Yeatman. Our 25th episode starts with timely…

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The Shock of the Not New

By: Richard Morrison
01/12/2009

It was, of course, inevitable that after a general election, political observers would be talking about everything in Washington suddenly being new. A new president(-elect),…

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Democrats Poised for Yet Another Land Grab

By: Richard Morrison
01/09/2009

In these troubled times, Congress’ plate is piled high with vital legislative priorities. Naturally, upon getting to work this week, the Senate is zeroing in…

Energy and Environment

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Senate Land Grab Bill Would Lower Energy Production

Richard Morrison
01/09/2009

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Energy and Environment

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Come Sail on our Internship

By: Richard Morrison
01/08/2009

A special alert to college students, grad students and recent graduates: CEI has an excellent intern program, and we’re always looking for new applicants. Interning…

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Stopping Wasteful Spending: Better Latte Than Never

By: Richard Morrison
01/07/2009

Working in Washington, D.C. for the last decade, I’ve become familiar with the experience of criminal conduct in city government. The city sports a…

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LibertyWeek 24: Pro-Freedom Pop Culture

By: Richard Morrison
01/06/2009

A new year brings a new episode of LibertyWeek, with your hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist and Senior Culture Correspondent Ryan Lynch. We…

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LibertyWeek 23: Madoff About You

By: Richard Morrison
12/30/2008

Happy New Year, LibertyWeek listeners. We celebrate a fresh start with a holiday health update and move quickly into the biggest story Scandal Watch…

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Obama’s Unfortunate Science Nominees

By: Richard Morrison
12/29/2008

Climate

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LibertyWeek 22: It Sure Is Looking Christmasy

By: Richard Morrison
12/23/2008

Season’s greetings and happy holidays, LibertyWeek listeners – it’s the Christmas Episode! Your festive hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist deliver up the best…

Citation

Obama’s climate advisors

By: Richard Morrison
12/21/2008

Climate

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White House Auto Bailout a Recipe for Failure

Richard Morrison
12/19/2008

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Antitrust

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Obama’s Unfortunate Science Nominees

Richard Morrison
12/19/2008

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Climate

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Berlau Commends Schapiro Pick for SEC

Richard Morrison
12/18/2008

John Berlau, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, issued the following statement on President-Elect Barack Obama's appointment of Mary Schapiro…

Antitrust

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LibertyWeek 21: We Clear Ourselves of All Wrongdoing

By: Richard Morrison
12/16/2008

This week your friendly neighborhood LibertyWeek hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist take you on an audio journey. We start with praise for our…

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Iain Murray on Obama’s Energy Team

By: Richard Morrison
12/16/2008

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Energy and Environment

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Stupid v. Evil

By: Richard Morrison
12/15/2008

With Barack Obama coming to town, there’s a lot of talk about politicians of both parties working together to accomplish important goals, like bailing out…

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Marlo Lewis on Global Warming & The Economy

By: Richard Morrison
12/11/2008

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Blog

LibertyWeek 20: The Future Is Cao?

By: Richard Morrison
12/09/2008

Welcome back to LibertyWeek, where your hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist bring you the best in news and views, always from the perspective…

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Congress Probes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Richard Morrison
12/09/2008

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Housing Finance Policy

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Celebrating 75 Wet Years

By: Richard Morrison
12/05/2008

Today is the anniversary of Repeal Day, when the passage of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution effectively repealed the 18th, thereby restoring to the…

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LibertyWeek 19: Will Obama Torture the Constitution?

By: Richard Morrison
12/03/2008

It’s time again to join your hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist for this week’s podcast, where we bring you the latest in…

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LibertyWeek 19: Will Obama Torture the Constitution?

By: Richard Morrison
12/02/2008

This week your hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist bring you the latest in free market news from our new location and studio on L…

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LibertyWeek 18: The LOST Episode

By: Richard Morrison
11/25/2008

Note: Due to a change in studios during the Thanksgiving Holiday, Episode 18 was not released according to the usual LibertyWeek schedule. Enjoy it…

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Happy Anniversary, Big Tobacco

By: Richard Morrison
11/20/2008

In the 1990s, state attorneys general launched massive, unprecedented lawsuits against major tobacco companies, claiming the companies owed the states for the past costs of…

Law and Litigation

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LibertyWeek 17: One New Cabinet Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Some Assembly Required

By: Richard Morrison
11/18/2008

Celebrate the new era of Change and Hope with the latest episode of LibertyWeek. Your hosts update you on the trials and travails…

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LibertyWeek 17: One New Cabinet, Some Assembly Required

By: Richard Morrison
11/18/2008

Celebrate the new era of Change and Hope with Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist. Your hosts update you on the trials and travails of Sen.

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CEI Expands Insurance Project in Florida

Richard Morrison
11/18/2008

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Insurance

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LibertyWeek 16: Electoral Hangover

By: Richard Morrison
11/12/2008

It’s time again for Ted Stevens’ favorite podcast, LibertyWeek. Join your hosts Richard Morrison and Cord Blomquist this week for an election…

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the auto industry bailout

By: Richard Morrison
11/10/2008

Automobiles and Roads