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Rep. Dent Tries Again to Sneak Online Gambling Ban Through Congress
All Americans, regardless of political affiliation or their opinion on gambling, should resist attempts to bypass the democratic process.
Blog
Should Whole Foods Employees Fear Amazon?
Yes, individuals will lose their jobs to automation, but increases in productivity will boost demand that will, ultimately, require more human workers.
Blog
Five Big Reforms for Trump Labor Nominees
It is imperative for the Senate to confirm President Trump’s nominees so they can bring fairness and predictability to agency decisions. …
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Cut Crime By Repealing Useless Occupational Licensing Regulations
Many occupations that pose no special risks or need for regulation are off-limits to people who have criminal convictions, or never committed a crime, but…
Blog
This Week in Ridiculous Regulations
New rules from the last week are as wide-ranging as ever, from dental effluence to reciprocating engines.
Politico
The Radical Idea Behind Trump’s EPA Rollbacks
Politico discusses Trump’s environmental policy with Myron Ebell. The Trump administration isn’t just pushing to dramatically shrink the Environmental Protection Agency, chop a…
Litigation
Gordon v. Verizon Communications, Inc., et al.
On behalf of Jonathan M. Crist, CEI’s Center for Class Action Fairness objected to plaintiff’s renewed motion for attorneys’ fees and expenses in a shareholder…
Politico
CEI Weighs in on Treasury Report
Politico covers CEI’s Iain Murray’s response to the Treasury report released on June 12, 2017 The free-market group Competitive Enterprise Institute has mostly…
The Hill
Under Trump, Focus Shifts to Scrapping Regulations
The Hill discusses deregulation under President Trump with Wayne Crews. Federal agencies have shifted their focus under the Trump administration from writing regulations…
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New Study Finds Carbon’s Private Benefits Exceed Social Costs
Private benefit of carbon dioxide exceeds social cost by anywhere from about 4:1 to 34:1.
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Federal Government Finally Powers Down on Y2K Crisis
Regulating new technologies is especially risky. The high-tech sector is an evolving frontier. Frontiers are always a bit chaotic, and it is inherent in their…
Forbes
Happy Birthday, Adam Smith!
June 16, 1723, is the birth date of Adam Smith, a Scottish intellectual greatly admired for clarifying the virtuous, self-organizing nature of free markets. Smith…
Cayman Financial Review
The Internet of Payments and the Future of Banking: Crisis and Opportunity
Imagine a world where your washing machine can recognize it needs more detergent and orders it for you. Now imagine a world where your self-driving…
Blog
Treasury Report Good First Step towards Financial Reform
CEI welcomes many of the recommendations and looks forward to the further three reports in the series.
Bloomberg
Trump’s Environment Rollbacks Won’t Stick, Obama’s EPA Head Says
Bloomberg discusses President Trump’s rollback of Obama-era environment and climate regulations with Myron Ebell. President Donald Trump’s moves to roll back Obama-era environmental…
NPR
Trump Administration Gives Industry More Time to Adopt New Nutrition Fact Label
NPR covers the FDA’s decision to delay an Obama-era menu labeling rule. The Food and Drug Administration has delayed the deadline for food…
Blog
Government Documents on EPA-VW Settlement Highlight Need for Congressional Oversight
It is well past time for a committee of jurisdiction to ask of the EPA: How much are you spending on the VW settlement?…
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A Birthday Wish List for the President
Here are four gifts Congress should give the president before its annual July 4th recess.
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The Key to Prosperity in the Southern Hemisphere and around the World
We have the potential to put developing economies on a path to avoid the mistakes made in America and among our European friends.
Blog
Arguments Against Cash Economy Bolster Government Power
The way people spend money and time reveals what they truly value.
News Release
Today’s FDA Decision on Food Labeling is the Right One
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an indefinite delay in the launch of new food labeling mandates put forward by the…
Blog
Law Enforcement Joins Coalition to End Sports Gambling Ban
The American Gaming Association (AGA) launched a new coalition with one mission: end the unconstitutional ban on legal sports betting.
Forbes
The Technology And Telecommunications Sectors And Trump’s Crucial Second 100 Days
Is it possible to keep federal government regulators’ hands off the technology sector? We’re in the middle of president Donald Trump’s second “100 Days,” and…
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Editorial: Vaping Saves Lives by Helping Smokers Quit
Tyler Morning Telegraph discusses regulations on vapes with Michelle Minton. Harm reduction is a vital component in public health decisions. That’s why the…
Reason
Trump Can Gut Obama-Era Labor Regs Because They Were Never Meant to Last
Reason covers the Secretary of Labor Acosta’s decision to eliminate independent contractor rules. Eliminating a set of Obama administration rules for independent contractors…
Las Vegas Review-Journal
EDITORIAL: The Obama Regulatory Frenzy
Las Vegas Review-Journal covers Ten Thousand Commandments by Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. With the 24/7 focus on Donald Trump’s every move and comment,…
Independent Journal Review
Bye-Bye, Regulations! Trump Cuts Regulations with a Zeal Not Seen Since Reagan
Independent Journal Review covers Ten Thousand Commandments by Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. Throughout his campaign, President Donald Trump promised to shrink the…
Blog
Exiting Paris Should Weaken Carbon Tariff Threat
Will other nations attempt to punish President Trump for pulling out of the Paris Agreement by imposing “border taxes”—aka carbon tariffs—on U.S. exports?…
Blog
EPA Should Use Review of Mercury and Air Toxics ‘Supplemental Analysis’ to Put ‘Co-benefits’ in the Grave
The Trump EPA should undertake its own supplemental analysis, including a review of the one performed by the previous administration.
National Review
Here’s Three Things the President Should Do in His Executive Reorganization
Today is the last day for the public to submit ideas for the reorganization of the executive branch that the President announced in his…
WMAL
AUDIO: Marc Scribner Discusses Air Traffic Control Reform on WMAL
Marc Scribner, senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses Air Traffic Control Reform on the Larry O’Connor Show on WMAL.
American Public Media
AUDIO: John Berlau Discusses the Financial CHOICE Act on APM’s Marketplace
Fox Business Network
VIDEO: Jim Harper Discusses NSA Leak on Fox Business Network
Jim Harper, Vice President of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses a recent NSA Leak with Kennedy on Fox Business Network.
C-SPAN
VIDEO: Myron Ebell Discusses Paris Climate Agreement on C-SPAN
Director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Energy and Environment, Myron Ebell, discusses withdrawing U.S. commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement on The Washington…
C-SPAN
VIDEO: Myron Ebell Discusses Paris Climate Agreement on C-SPAN Full Version
Director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Energy and Environment, Myron Ebell, discusses withdrawing U.S. commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement on The Washington…
Inside Sources
Why the CBO Estimates for the GOP Health Care Bill Are Undoubtedly Wrong
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has forecast that 14 million more people will be uninsured in 2018 under the House of Representatives’ American Health…
CNN
The Man Behind the Decision to Pull out of the Paris Agreement
CNN discusses CEI’s role in President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement with Myron Ebell. Myron Ebell hadn’t met President Donald Trump until…
The Washington Times
Trump Wages Battle Against Regulations, Not Climate Change
The Washington Times discusses President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement with Myron Ebell. WASHINGTON (AP) – While President Donald…
Washington Examiner
Trump Delivering Biggest Cut in Regulations Since Reagan
Washington Examiner covers Ten Thousand Commandments by Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. It was odd that a seemingly boring campaign line calling for…
Townhall
More Rational Policies in Our Future?
Townhall covers President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. In the wake of President Trump’s exit from the Paris climate treaty, reactions…
Opposing Views
Trump the Most Anti-Regulation President Since Reagan
Opposing Views covers Ten Thousand Commandments by Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. While much of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda has been stalled by…
Politico
Chao Floats ‘Page Limit’ for Environmental Reviews
Politico covers CEI’s Annual Dinner and Reception. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao tonight pitched the administration’s $1 trillion infrastructure vision to an audience of…
Politico
Out and About
Politico covers CEI’s Annual Dinner and Reception. The Competitive Enterprise Institute last night hosted their annual dinner, this time an Alice in Wonderland…
The Washington Times
Believe It: Fox News Tops the Ratings
The Washington Times covers CEI’s Annual Dinner and Reception. … CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER An event of note on Wednesday…
The Denver Post
Colorado’s Costly “Demand-Side Management” Bill Makes No Sense
At the end of the legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly had an opportunity to stop a nonsensical electricity program that will cost Xcel Energy…
Blog
CEI Seeks to Extend Landmark Walgreen Ruling in Favor of Shareholder Class Members
Over 90% of merger deals over $100 million have at least one thing in common: They are challenged in a strike suit—or subject to what…
USA Today
MILLS: Massive Regulation a Drain on Economy, Study Finds
USA Today covers Ten Thousand Commandments. Regulations are a burden on consumers, businesses, and the economy, according to a new study by the…
Hot Air
Change: DoJ No Longer Sharing Lawsuit Payouts with Activist Groups
Hot Air covers the DOJ’s rule change to disallow settlement payments to activists groups. An important — and expensive — incentive for legal…
The Epoch Times
Trump’s Air Traffic Reform Looks to the Future
The Epoch Times discusses Trump’s air traffic control proposal with Marc Scribner. The future of aviation is upon us, but we may not…
The Hill
Trump May Restrict Length of Environmental Reviews Under Infrastructure Plan
The Hill covers Trasportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s remarks at CEI’s Annual Dinner and Reception. The Trump administration may enforce restrictions on the length…