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New FTC study on drug costs fails to conduct empirical analysis of market conditions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) release a new study today claiming Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are responsible for higher drug costs. FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak…
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New FDA lab tests rule could bankrupt small labs
Yesterday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that on May 6 it will promulgate a rule under its authority to regulate medical devices.
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Covid Vaccines: An Update on Balancing Risks and Benefits
A new large, multi-country study has confirmed what previous smaller studies found: Covid-19 vaccines have risks. In particular, the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines from Pfizer and…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS Democratic leaders in Congress begin work on their first 100 hour agenda.
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Assessing the Agenda for Congress’ First 100 Hours
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One Flu over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Flu fearmongers must be quite depressed these days. Seasonal flu is late. Bird flu—despite all the headlines—hasn't gained much traction among humans. And…
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District Smoking Ban Threatens Economic Liberty
Contact: Christine Hall, (202) 331-2258 Washington, D.C., January 2, 2007 – The District of Columbia today became the newest city in…
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FDA Makes Right Decision on Cloned Milk and Meat
Contact: Christine Hall, 202-331-2258 Washington, D.C., December 28, 2006—The Competitive Enterprise Institute applauds the Food and Drug Administration for releasing its long-awaited Risk Assessment on…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH British medical journal The Lancet estimates that as many as 62 million people could die…
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One Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Flu fearmongers must be quite depressed these days. Seasonal flu is late. Bird flu – despite all the headlines – hasn’t gained much traction…
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Issues in the News GLOBAL WARMING An article explains the shortcomings of climate impact models. CEI Expert Available to Comment: Director…
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Claims by Energy Security Advocates Clash with Consumer Safety Concerns
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Issues in the News 1. SCIENCE Researchers suggest a link between climate change and increased rates of malaria infection…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH A new study finds Americans are unsure about the safety of biotech foods.
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Animal cloning no barnyard bijou
There was a time when you would be labeled a right-wing extremist for demanding the Food and Drug Administration base decisions on morality…
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Top Ten Junk Science Moments for 2006
It’s time again for JunkScience.com’s review of the most notable junk science events of the year – a “top 10” list that may sometimes…
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Proposed trans fat ban based on a lot of junk science
Dear Chicago Restaurantgoer: Ald. Ed Burke (14th) proposed last July that the Chicago City Council ban restaurants from serving foods made with vegetable oils…
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U.S. Businesses, Consumers to Feel Effects of Massive European Chemical Regulations
Contact: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Richard Morrison, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., December…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH The Food and Drug Administration announces a plan to speed up access to…
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New York City Bans Science
The New York City Board of Health this week banned the use of trans fats by restaurants. The decision is directly traceable back to…
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Issues in the News 1. ENVIRONMENT Scientists predict an intense hurricane season for 2007. CEI Expert Available to…
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The Case of the DDT Deniers
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Issues in the News 1. ENVIRONMENT Scientists record the quietest hurricane season in 10 years, confounding alarmist…
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Issues in the News 1. CULTURE The politically-loaded film Fast Food Nation hits movie theaters. CEI Expert Available…
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Unhappy Days Are Here Again
“The American people voted for change and they voted for Democrats to take our country in a new direction,” said a triumphant Nancy…
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1. ECONOMICS Legendary economist Milton Friedman dies at age 94. CEI Expert Available to Comment: President Fred L. Smith,…
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Junk Cinema
Fast Food Nation kicks off with a suit-clad fast food chain boss telling one of his executives to investigate a meat packing plant rumored to…
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Issues in the News 1. BUSINESS Wall Street firms prepare to calculate the costs imposed by financial regulations like…
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No Beef to Breast Cancer Scare
“Breast cancer risk linked to red meat, study finds,” headlined the Washington Post’s front page last Tuesday. “Younger women who regularly eat…
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Issues in the News 1. BUSINESS Wal-Mart plans a price-cutting blitz for the holiday shopping season. CEI Expert…
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Issues in the News 1. ENVIRONMENT Researchers find new growth in forests around the world. CEI Expert Available…
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Trans Fat Hysteria Could Be Lawsuit Bonanza
The takeover of Congress by Democrats could result in a big payday for trial lawyers at the expense of the feckless food industry.
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Issues in the News 1. ENVIRONMENT Delegates to a United Nations global warming conference defend the U.S. record…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH A study in mice suggests health benefits from consuming a chemical commonly found…
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Issues in the News 1. LEGAL The Supreme Court agrees to examine whether public employee unions must obtain permission from members…
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Issues in the News 1. ENVIRONMENT A government report out of the UK predicts dire economic consequences from global…
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Fishy Dietary Advice
Researchers announced this week that the health benefits of eating fish outweigh the risks. But as far as the data indicate, the scales are…
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The Man for All Seasons
Life really can imitate art. Leon Hesser's straightforward yet gripping biography of Norman Borlaug, the plant breeder known as the Father of the…
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Issues in the News 1. TECHNOLOGY Universal sues popular video-sharing websites, after signing a revenue sharing deal with YouTube.
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Issues in the News 1. SAFETY President Bush hosts a swearing-in ceremony for incoming Secretary of Transportation Mary E.
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Big business loses a buddy with Mark Foley resignation
WASHINGTON – We’re still figuring out who knew what and when about former Florida Rep. Mark Foley’s behavior toward pages, but the disgraced…
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A Nobel Prize For Pinpointing U.S. Greatness
America is now five for five in the Nobel Prizes this year. And the announcement of Edmund Phelps as the economics recipient is…
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Issues in the News 1. TECHNOLOGY Google buys Internet video pioneer YouTube for $1.65 billion.
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Are Bad Drugs Coming to a Pharmacy Near You?
In “The Third Man,” the brilliant, shadowy, 1949 film, Orson Welles' character, Harry Lime, is a morally bankrupt, cynical racketeer and dealer of…
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Issues in the News 1. TECHNOLOGY Google launches a new global initiative dedicated to promoting literacy. CEI Expert Available…
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Issues in the News 1. ENVIRONMENT A coalition of churches mounts a campaign to promote Al Gore’s global warming…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH Thousands of lawsuits against Merck & Co. swamp courthouses to meet the deadline…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH New York City plans to ban the use of trans-fats in restaurant meals.
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