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energy policy in the 111th Congress
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energy policy in the 111th Congress
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Ten-Year Anniversary of Dirty Tobacco Deal
The notorious tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) was signed 10 years ago this month by 46 state attorneys general and major tobacco companies. The deal imposed a…
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Sarbanes-Oxley Case to Be Appealed to Supreme Court
In a 5-to-4 split decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit this week declined to review a constitutional challenge to the Public Company Accounting…
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“oil addiction”
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the economy
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Nov. 18 Event Targets Ethanol Subsidies
ETHANOL SUBSIDIES TURN 30 Food Before Fuel Campaign Urges Obama, Congress to End Ethanol Subsidies Washington, D.C.,…
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“midnight” regulations
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regulatory reform and Sarbanes-Oxley
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CEI Blasts New Banking, Internet Gambling Regulations
Washington, D.C., November 13, 2008—In its final weeks, the Bush administration is trying to rush through ill-considered regulations aimed at preventing Internet gambling. Two Competitive Enterprise Institute…
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CEI Attacks Auto Industry Bailout Bonanza
Washington, D.C., November 7, 2008— Auto executives yesterday huddled with House Democrats to discuss a possible $25 billion loan to the industry, this on top of…
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A sunny future for capitalism?
Strangely, Hudson Institute scholar Irwin Stelzer seems to forecast a sunny future for capitalism in a DC Examiner op-ed today. Stelzer writes about the…
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Campaign Targets Unfair Political Assault on Bottled Water
A new petition drive demands that politicians not continue plans to ban the product for safety workers and consumers. The campaign comes in the wake of…
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Senate Hearing Examines Possible EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Washington, D.C., September 23, 2008— The U.S. Senate on Tuesday is slated to hear testimony on possible regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, part of…
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Walk in the Rain for World ‘Car-Free Day’
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T. Boone Pickens Touts Windwill in Nat’l. Press Club Speech Today
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Public Funding for Stem Cell Research: Boon or Boondoggle?
Debates over the ethics of research using human embryonic stem cells continue long after the Bush Administration’s ban on federal tax-funding for such research. But,…
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Environmental Policies Need Overhaul, Says New Study
A new book scrutinizes crucial environmental policy areas in need of change, from global warming to free-market environmentalism, biotechnology, chemical risk, and more.
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SEC Commissioner Earns Praise for Service to Investors, Entrepreneurs
On Aug. 1, Paul S. Atkins ended his six-year term as Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Competitive Enterprise Institute President Fred…
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Cost of Gov’t Day Includes $1.16 Trillion in Regulations
What goes up and doesn’t come down? The federal budget and the cost of federal regulations. A new report finds that the cost of federal…
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EPA Draft CO2 Emissions Regulations Headed Toward Regulatory Train Wreck
Washington, D.C., July 11, 2008—The White House announced today that the Environmental Protection Agency’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on regulating carbon dioxide emissions…
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Cost of Federal Regulation Grew to $1.16 Trillion
What goes up and doesn’t come down? The federal budget and the cost of federal regulations. A new report finds that the cost of federal…
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G8 Summit Leaders Wish For Painful 50% Emissions Reduction
Leaders of the G8 Summit indicated today they will seek at least a 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, as part of a…
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Targeted online advertising – finally one hits the mark!
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CEI Commends Insurance Reform Hearings
The House of Representatives today convenes its first hearings on proposals to create a first-ever federal insurance overseer, an Office of Insurance Information. That’s…
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Senate Poised to Debate Lieberman-Warner Energy-Rationing Bill
The U.S. Senate on Monday will likely start debate on energy-rationing legislation that would raise energy prices dramatically for American consumers, while benefiting big business…
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CEI Encounter With Sopranos “Tony” in DC
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Biofuel Mandates
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It’s the French, again
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Give Big Gov’t Advocates a Chance!
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CEI Launches National Ad Campaign on the Impact of Al Gore’s Global Warming Policies
Developing World Most at Risk from Energy Constraints…
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FTC Should Keep Mitts Off Microsoft-Yahoo Acquisition
Contact:Christine Hall , 202.331.2258 Washington, D.C., February 1, 2008— Microsoft announced today its offer to buy Yahoo! for $44 billion, a move that…
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How ’bout that Wash Post write up on EPA greenhouse gas decision/hearing!
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Cap-and-Trade Scheme Would Deepen Economic Downturn
Contact: <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Christine Hall, 202.331.2258 As evidence mounts that the U.S. economy…
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Lawmakers Skewer Big Gov’t In ‘Little Book’
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‘Eco-fashion’ — for a zillion bucks?
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Congress Seeks Costly Light Bulb Mandates
Contact: Christine Hall, 202.331.2258 Washington, D.C., September 12, 2007— Congress today is debating plans for forcing costly "energy efficient" lighting standards on…
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State attorneys general target social networking sites
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State attorneys general in town today to criticize activist colleagues
The Federalist Society helpfully hosted a panel discussion today on the on-going abuse of power by state attorneys general – otherwise known as attorney…
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GE credit card saves me from guilt!
Thank goodness for GE's kind offer to alieve my guilt. Seems that GE is issuing a credit card that allows users to contribute a portion…
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More on Singletary and Greenie Home Ec
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How’s that? Save money by painting yourself green?
I’m worried about Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post‘s personal investment columnist. From her, you would expect to hear advice on how to build personal wealth…
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Historic buildings vs. enviro-think
In today’s Wall Street Journal, an interesting article (reg. req’d.) on the collision between building preservation and enviro-think. Seems that people who move into…
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“Our Planet” has a MySpace page!
Turns out “our planet” has a MySpace page. I ask you: full of pomposity? Just puttin’ that out there. I’m all in favor of a…
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Virtual Second Life = Libertarianism Is a Failure ??
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Limbaugh reads CEI letter on the air
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How To Go Green For A Gazillion Bucks
The May issue of Vogue arrived on my doorstep this week, filled with all the usual high fashion photos and news. But this issue also…
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House-Passed Executive Pay Bill Flawed: Could Spur Costly Lawsuits
Washington, DC, April 20, 2007— “With bipartisan concern about so many issues — such as the onerous mandates of Sarbanes-Oxley — it's…
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Ethanol may cause more smog, deaths?
Does use of ethanol fuel generate more smog and health problems than use of carbon-based fuels? Check out the new study by a Stanford University…
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Insurance Reform Bill Could Have Big Impact On Consumers
Contact: Christine Hall, 202.331.2258 Washington, D.C., April 10, 2007— America has a deeply troubled auto and homeowners’ insurance system, but a forthcoming bill…