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25 Years of PASPA
Michelle Minton, CEI’s senior fellow specializing in consumer policy, will be speaking at the Sports Betting USA conference. Drawing on the momentum around this issue,…
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America First Energy Conference
As a candidate for president in 2016, Donald Trump unveiled his America First Energy Plan—a bold proposal to transform the United States beyond mere energy…
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What’s Next in the Pipeline: A Discussion of the Legal, Economic, and Societal Implications of the Keystone XL Pipeline
Marlo Lewis, Jr., PhD, Senior Fellow at CEI, will be speaking at American University Business Law Review’s Fall 2017 Symposium: What’s Next in the Pipeline:…
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Carbon Tax Follies
Promoters of taxes on carbon dioxide emissions are trying to attract support from conservatives by claiming that such taxes are a free market response to…
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The Conservative Case for Class Actions—A Monumental Debate
We know how the liberals feel about class actions, but is there a case for conservatives embracing them? As we learned during the election, it’s…
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Strategies for Combating Regulatory Overkill
Kent Lassman, president and CEO of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, will be speaking on a panel titled Strategies for Combating Regulatory Overkill during the 2017 Annual Meeting of…
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Regulatory Reform Task Forces Check-In
CEI’s Vice President for Policy, Clyde Wayne Crews, will be testifying before the House Oversight Committee’s “Regulatory Reform Task Forces Check-In” with the Subcommittee on…
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Pros and Cons of the U.S. Regulatory Budget
Wayne Crews, Vice President for Policy and Director of Technology Studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, will be speaking on a panel at the American Bar…
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‘I, Whiskey’ Screenings and Discussion at WhiskyFest San Francisco
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Overcoming Regulatory Barriers to Serving the Underserved
Iain Murray, Vice President for Strategy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, will deliver remarks as part of a session titled “Overcoming Regulatory Barriers to Serving the Underserved”…
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National Monuments and the Communities They Impact: Views Beyond the Beltway
On April 26, 2017, President Trump directed the Department of the Interior to review National Monuments created since 1996 under the Antiquities Act of 1906. …
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‘I, Whiskey’ Screening at Food & Farm Film Fest
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‘I, Whiskey’ Screening at Grove Film Festival
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Securing a Safe and Sound Environment with Myron Ebell
Myron Ebell, Director of the Center for Energy and Environment at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, will speak on the panel “Securing a Safe and Sound Environment,”…
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Find Your Path: Managing Work/Life Balance
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Carbon Tax: Conservative Solution or Climate Sophistry?
Carbon tax proposals—often under stylized names such as “carbon dividends” or “carbon-funded tax cuts” to avoid the tax moniker—continue to garner attention, and several self-proclaimed…
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Perspectives on African Development Panel with Daniel Press
CEI Policy Analyst Daniel Press will participate in a panel discussion on African development as part of the Foreign Service Institute’s East Africa and…
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Federalist Society Debate on 4th Amendment Privacy Protections with Jim Harper
According to the Fourth Amendment, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,…
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2017 American Dream Conference
The American Dream Coalition‘s annual conference will take place August 6-8, 2017 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Conference speakers will…
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Carbon taxes: A problem or a solution?
The debate over whether the US should implement a carbon tax is both highly important and highly controversial. Supporters of a carbon tax argue that…
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Regulatory Reform: Can the Logjam Be Broken?
Since Congress and President Carter’s regulatory liberalizations of the late 1970s and early 1980s—the abolition of the Civil Aeronautics Board and establishment of the Office…
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Debate: Is Copyright a Property Right?
What is the proper role of copyright protection in our legal system? Is our current regime too restrictive or not protective enough of intangible property?…
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Does the Car of the Future Require a “Talking Car” Mandate?
Please join the Competitive Enterprise Institute for a panel discussion on the federal government’s proposed vehicle-to-vehicle communications regulation and its implications on automotive innovation, safety,…
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“Campaigning for Free Speech” Panel at FreedomFest
Legal attacks on the free speech and association rights of pro-market groups – and their supporters – have been increasing in recent years at an…
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‘I, Whiskey’ Anthem Film Festival Screening and Panel at FreedomFest
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‘I, Whiskey’ Anthem Film Festival Screening at FreedomFest
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The Cost of Being a Public Company in Light of Sarbanes-Oxley and the Federalization of Corporate Governance
John Berlau will be testifying in front of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets of the House Financial Services Committee.
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Scare Pollution: Why and How To Fix the EPA
Join The Cooler Heads Coalition for a congressional staff and media briefing featuring Steve Milloy, author of Scare Pollution: Why and How to Fix the…
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Oops! Sorry We Were Wrong… How Public Health Guidance Often Harms the American Public Health Featuring Michelle Minton
Michelle Minton will speak at “Oops! Sorry We Were Wrong… How Public Health Guidance Often Harms the American Public Health” panel discussion and reception hosted…
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“Science Policy in the Age of Junk Science”
The American Council on Science and Health, America’s premiere pro-science consumer advocacy organization, is releasing its newest work, the Little Black Book of…
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Reception with OMB Director Mick Mulvaney
The Competitive Enterprise Institute is proud to host Director of the Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney for a reception and discussion about progress…
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Fred Smith Speaks at Conservatives International Americas Conference
Fred Smith will speak at the Conservatives International—Americas conference as part of the panel “The Right Involvement of Business Leaders in Politics.” CEI is co-sponsoring…
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Iain Murray Speaks at Conservatives International Americas Conference
Iain Murray will speak at the Conservatives International—Americas conference as part of the “Capitalism for the Little Guy” panel. CEI is co-sponsoring the first regional…
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CEI Co-sponsors America’s Future Foundation Gala 2017
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Book Party for Tom Hazlett’s ‘Political Spectrum’
Join CEI for a policy discussion and reception celebrating the publication of Thomas Hazlett’s new book, The Political Spectrum: The Tumultuous Liberation of Wireless…
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Internet Freedom, Regulation, and Congress: A Discussion with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
Chairman Pai’s announcement that the FCC will repeal the classification of internet service providers under Title II of the Communications Act has…
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Jim Harper Speaks on Digital Privacy in the 21st Century
CEI Vice President Jim Harper will be speaking at the Digital Privacy in the 21st Century even where leading experts will consider the future of…
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Michelle Minton Speaks at ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Meeting
Michelle Minton will present her recent study on legalizing sports gambling, Time to End the Madness around March Madness, at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s 2017…
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Ted Frank Speaks at The Seventh Circuit Bar Association 66th Annual Meeting
CEI’s Center for Class Action Fairness’ founder Ted Frank will speak at The 7th Circuit Bar Association’s 66th Annual Meeting at the Class Action Settlements and…
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Myron Ebell Speaks at Bloomberg’s Future of Energy Summit
Myron Ebell will be interviewed on the new U.S. administration’s plans for the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Bloomberg News Future of Energy Summit.
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Kent Lassman Delivers Keynote Address at European Resource Bank
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Kent Lassman Presents Fundraising Workshop at European Resource Bank
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Iain Murray Speaks at 14th European Resource Bank
Iain Murray will be participating in the panel discussion “Regulatory Framework for the Sharing Economy” at the 14th European Resource Bank Meeting in Montenegro. WHEN:…
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Iain Murray Speaks at Free Market Road Show 2017
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Marlo Lewis Speaks at R Street Institute Fuel Economy and Emissions Regulation Panel Discussion
Marlo Lewis, Jr. will speak at R Street Institute’s panel discussion “Trump’s Approach to the Future of the Fuel Economy and Emissions Regulation – And some Alternatives.” …
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William Yeatman Speaks at Purdue University Discussion on Dakota Access Pipeline
On April 11, 2017, William Yeatman will participate in a Purdue University panel discussion called: “Understanding Standing Rock: An Interdisciplinary Conversation on the Dakota Access…
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Chris Horner Speaks at Association of Private Enterprise Education’s 42nd Annual Meeting
CEI’s Chris Horner will speak at this year’s Association of Private Enterprise Education’s annual meeting as part of a panel discussion on environmentalism. …
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Policy Summit: Big Government Policies That Hurt the Poor and How to Address Them Featuring Marlo Lewis
Expanding government is frequently seen as good for those in need. Limiting government is often portrayed as hurting them. The reality is that, in many…
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Myron Ebell Debates the Future of Environmental Policy
CEI’s Myron Ebell will debate Jeremy Symons, Associate Vice President of Climate Political Affairs at the Environmental Defense Fund, on the future of the Environmental…
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The U.S.-Canadian Relationship: Issues to Watch Featuring Marlo Lewis
The United States and Canada closely collaborate every day on critical economic and security issues. Together we face serious bilateral border challenges – as well…
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Jim Harper Speaks at Young Americans for Liberty’s Pittsburgh Spring Summit
CEI’s Jim Harper will be speaking on technology and liberty at the Young Americans for Liberty’s Pittsburgh Spring Summit. The summit features speakers from the liberty…
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Ted Frank Speaks at Congressional Civil Justice Caucus Academy
As part of the Congressional Civil Justice Caucus Academy, Ted Frank will speak on a Class Action Reform panel discussion. The Congressional Civil Justice Caucus Academy is…
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Fred Smith Speaks at The Bastiat Society Wichita Chapter Meeting
Both business and policy analysts have faced problems that have limited their ability to claw back liberties lost over our last progressive century. Businesses…
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Myron Ebell Speaks at American Bar Association 46th Spring Conference
The American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources’ 46th Spring Conference program is built to explore topics and issues facing the environmental lawyer today.
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Infrastructure Modernization: A US-Canada Conversation Featuring Marc Scribner
Infrastructure modernization is an issue that enjoys bipartisan support across the United States and momentum is building within the new administration and Congress to take…
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Human Achievement Hour 2017
Human Achievement Hour is CEI’s annual celebration of human progress and will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 8:30 – 9:30PM GMT, or…
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Resetting Climate Policy Panel Discussion Featuring Myron Ebell
Myron Ebell will be speaking on a panel discussion at the 12th International Conference on Climate Change. The election of Donald Trump and Republican majorities…
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CEI’s Meet the Experts Reception
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Myron Ebell Speaks at The Sustainability Summit 2017
Myron Ebell will be speaking at The Economist’s Sustainability Summit on a panel discussing climate change policy under the Trump administration. The Sustainability Summit brings together…
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John Berlau to Testify on Legislative Proposals for Fostering Transparency
CEI Senior Fellow John Berlau will testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on Legislative Proposals for Fostering Transparency. He will speak on…
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CEI Co-hosts Off the Wagon – Off the Record
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America’s Future Foundation Screening of “I, Whiskey” and Whiskey Tasting
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Setting Transportation Infrastructure Priorities Panel Featuring Marc Scribner
Republicans and Democrats agree that more effort should be made to restore America’s infrastructure. But how should we decide what projects are funded? How much…
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William Yeatman to Testify on Electric Vehicle Tax Subsidies in Colorado General Assembly
CEI Senior Fellow William Yeatman will testify before the Senate Finance Committee of the Colorado General Assembly on legislation concering the repeal of tax subsidies for the purchase…
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When Crony Capitalists Hijack Federalism Featuring Michelle Minton
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Make Airports Great Again Panel Discussion Featuring Marc Scribner
Learn about the upcoming infrastructure and FAA reauthorization debates at Make Airports Great Again: A Free Market Approach to Aviation Issues Panel Discussion. A distinguished panel of…
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The End of Judicial Deference to the Administrative State Featuring William Yeatman
William Yeatman will be speaking at the Federalist Society’s New York City Lawyers Chapter panel event The End of Judicial Deference to the Administrative State: Is…
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“I, Whiskey” at the Oxford Film Festival
Producers of I, Whiskey: The Human Spirit will be presenting the film at the Oxford Film Festival in Oxford, Mississippi. …
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Women, Whiskey & Beer Screens “I, Whiskey”
Join us for whiskey & beer pairing flights with Brandalyn Tabor. Brandalyn will also lead a discussion on the role of women in the history…
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Trey Kovacs to Testify before House Subcommittee on Government Operations
CEI’s Trey Kovacs is set to testify before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations on the use of official time for union activities at the…
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Jim Harper to Testify before Minnesota Senate
CEI’s Vice President Jim Harper is set to testify before the Minnesota Senate Tranpsortation Finance and Policy Committee on a bill authorizing and governing implementation…
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The Trump Administration and the Environment: A Reporter’s Primer Featuring Myron Ebell
CEI’s Myron Ebell will be speaking at The Trump Administration and the Environment: A Reporter’s Primer, a mini-conference sponsored by the Society of Environmental Journalists and…
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Class Action Litigation Reform: Are Class Action Settlements Structured to Benefit Class Counsel at the Expense of the Class?
WHEN: Friday, February 3, 2017 Noon WHERE: Ray Quinney & Nebeker 36 S. State…
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John Berlau Speaks at CrowdConverge Conference 2017
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How to Achieve Regulatory Reform in the 115th Congress
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How Private Ownership Inspires Green Management Panel Discussion Featuring Myron Ebell
On February 1st, in Brussels, the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) will hold a one-day seminar looking at how to best improve our environment…
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Myron Ebell Discusses President Trump’s Approach to Environmental Protection
The Foreign Press Association in London is hosting a briefing that will be chaired by Dr. Benny Peiser, Director of the Global Warming Policy Foundation. The…
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Bridges or Boondoggles? An Infrastructure Agenda for the Trump Administration Featuring Marc Scribner
The trope of the nation’s “crumbling roads and bridges” was a constant fixture throughout the 2016 campaign. Now, the President-elect has promised a massive infrastructure…
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Business and Preserving a Free Society with Fred Smith
Join the new Chicago Bastiat Society chapter’s discussion of the role the business community in preserving liberty! Fred L. Smith, Jr., founder of the Competitive Enterprise…
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“I, Whiskey” at the Southern Shorts Film Festival
Producers of the CEI film I, Whiskey: The Human Spirit will be in Roswell, Georgia for the Southern Shorts Film Festival and Awards Presentation, where…
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Lunch Discussion of the Morality of Capitalism with Fred Smith
While some firms have succumbed to the temptations of cronyism, capitalism itself is inherently moral. Fred L. Smith, Jr., founder of the Competitive Enterprise Institute,…
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The Future of the EU: Understanding the Roots of Political Fragmentation in Europe Featuring Iain Murray
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Sam Kazman Speaks American Bar Association Panel on DC Circuit’s Decision in PHH Corporation v. CFPB Case
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Marc Scribner Speaks at NHTSA Meeting on Federal Automated Vehicles Policy
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Marc Scribner speaks at the Innovation Coalition’s Panel Discussion
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Repeal Day Reception
Join us to celebrate the end of Prohibition with a screening of the new short film I, Whiskey: The Human Spirit and a discussion of the threats…
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“I, Whiskey” Repeal Day Conference Seminar & Screening
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“Class Action Fairness” with the Federalist Society at the University of Chicago Law School
Ted Frank, Director of CEI's Center for Class Action Fairness, discusses his work on class act litigation reform with members of the University of Chicago Law School's…
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AFF Liberty Ball Featuring Sam Kazman
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Iain Murray Lecture on the Changing Nature of Work
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Realizing our Autonomous Future
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DealFlow Crowdfunding Conference Features John Berlau on Venture Capital
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Enemies of Debate: How Our Opponents Use the Government to Shut Down Public Debate
State Policy Network 24th Annual Meeting Gaylord Opryland Resort Nashville, TN Enemies of Debate:…
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How Can the UK and US Move Forward Post-Brexit?
After Brexit and the U.S. presidential election, the new President and Teresa…
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ADISA’s 2016 Annual Conference Features John Berlau on Self-Directed IRAs
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FreedomWorks Hill Briefing on the Uber Economy Featuring Iain Murray
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Environmental Law in the Administrative State
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How to Brexit: The Next Steps on the Road to Britain’s Independence from the European Union
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Fran Smith Speaks at the Sierra Club’s Big Sugar Summit
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The Federal Regulatory Burden
Presentation by Clyde Wayne Crews, Jr. Vice President for Policy, Competitive Enterprise Institute National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) …