For over three decades, CEI has advocated health care reforms that put more power in the hands of consumers to choose their health providers, treatment protocols, and scope of insurance coverage. We have advocated reform of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug and device approval process to allow for greater flexibility and patient choice. And in 2013, CEI organized the court challenges to Obamacare’s exchange subsidies that concluded with the Supreme Court’s King v. Burwell decision.
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The numbers don’t add up in new Medicaid paper
In a recently released working paper, authors Angela Wyse and Bruce D. Meyer purport to show that the ACA Medicaid expansion saved 27,400 lives…

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FTC’s second interim report on PBMs: Don’t hold your breath
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will consider issuing a second interim report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) tomorrow during its January 14 open meeting.

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Congress shouldn’t rely on incomplete FTC PBM study
Lawmakers are making a last-minute push to regulate the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) during the lame duck session. However, it would be a…
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Tim Carney on Drugs
Our good friend Tim Carney writes in today’s Examiner about how Congress is pushing to expand the FDA’s authority over prescription drugs, and why…
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Statement on the MPAA and Smoking in Films
The MPAA’s decision to kowtow to the demands of professional anti-smoking advocates won’t do anything to discourage kids from smoking; the Motion Picture Association…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS The House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming holds a hearing on high gas prices.
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Senate to Mandate More Fuel Economy Regulations
The Senate Commerce Committee is expected to vote on a plan to increase fuel efficiency mandates today, despite the increased risk posed to motorists. …
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The Honor of Being ‘Lamberted’
I have recently been informed that a couple weeks ago I had the distinct honor of being 'Lamberted.' That is, I was the object of…
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The CAFE Debate: Safety v. Mileage
With today’s Senate hearing on fuel economy, it’s a good time to turn again to CEI’s work on the Department of Transportation’s corporate average…
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Of Chocolate and Ice Cream
A number of blogs and mainstream media outlets are going wild over proposed FDA regulations that would redefine chocolate. Right now, to be called…
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Senate Takes on Fuel Economy Regulations
Washington, D.C., May 3, 2007—Members of the Senate will hear testimony today on the effects of the federal government’s fuel economy regulations, but…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH First Lady Laura Bush delivers remarks in the White House Rose Garden for Malaria Awareness Day .
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Issues in the News 1. BUSINESS The Small Business Administration celebrates “ National Small Business Week ” in Washington , D.C. . CEI…
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Genetic Testing and Insurance
Full Document Available in PDF It is common knowledge that many diseases…
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Issues in the News 1. ENVIRONMENT William F. Buckley compares the attitude towards global warming skeptics to the Inquisition.
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH President Bush visits wounded veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS Senators express skepticism over a proposal to mandate a national ID…
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Issues in the News 1. INSURANCE A major insurer announced this week it will offer a homeowners’ insurance product for customers living in…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS The Senate refuses to allow the Capitol grounds to be used…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS Members of Congress consider repealing the ban on handguns in Washington,…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS Al Gore testifies on global warming before committees in both the House and Senate, describing…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS Al Gore testifies before committees in both the House and Senate…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH A new breed of genetically modified mosquitoes may help fight the…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH The Food and Drug Administration orders new warning labels for popular…
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House Hears Testimony on CAFE Rules
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS The House of Representatives hears testimony on fuel efficiency regulations for…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS Lawmakers prepare to increase the federal fuel economy standards for new…
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Issues in the News 1. ENVIRONMENT British filmmaker Martin Durkin presents a groundbreaking new documentary on climate change titled “…
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Issues in the News 1. SAFETY Some homeland security analysts call on the federal government to re-design…
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Caring for Vets: A Healthy Plan
If it wants to fix the appalling mess that medical care has become at Washington D.C.’s Walter Reed hospital, the Department of the Army might…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH Low-carbohydrate, “Atkins”-style diets come out on top in a new study of weight…
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Issues in the News 1. TELECOM An FCC order released Monday will prevent local government franchising authorities from unreasonably impeding the rollout…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS The House of Representatives approves changes to union organizing rules. CEI Expert Available to…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH The New York Times questions whether it is safe for women to…
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Issues in the News 1. BUSINESS Wal-Mart plans a large-scale expansion into…
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Solving the Safe Sledding Crisis
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Washington – In response to the ice storm which recently swept through…
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Issues in the News 1. HEALTH The nation’s largest dairy company declines to use milk from cloned cows. CEI…
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Issues in the News 1. LEGAL The Supreme Court overturns a $79.5 million award to a smoker’s widow in…
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Issues in the News 1. HUMAN RIGHTS Demonstrators gather in cities around the world to protest the imprisonment of…
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Congressional Cures?
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The Harmful Side Effect We Never Hear About
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS The House Education and Labor Committee holds a hearing on changes…
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Heart Stents and FDA Blockage
Is it another medical breakthrough gone unexpectedly bad? The drug-eluting heart stent is under increased scrutiny because of a complication…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS ExxonMobil’s record profits prompt calls for a windfall profits tax on the…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS “Politicians love the minimum wage. It is a perfect issue on which to demagogue, since…
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Issues in the News 1. ENERGY Thousands gather in Mexico City to protest steeply rising prices for…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS Senators Dianne Feinstein and Jeff Bingaman headline a congressional hearing on “Senators’…
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Clone: It’s What’s for Dinner
SAN FRANCISCO — California politics lately seems a parody of itself. Starting in February, San Francisco will become the first city in the country…
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New Physician Survey Finds FDA Too Slow in Approving New Drugs and Devices
Contacts: Sam Kazman, CEI, 202.331.2265 Kellyanne Conway, the polling company, 202.667.6557 Dr. Robert Nirschl, orthopedic surgeon, 703-525-2200, x102 Washington, D.C.,…
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Issues in the News 1. BUSINESS Competitors renew complaints about the dominance of Microsoft as the company prepares…
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Issues in the News 1. ENVIRONMENT International security analysts predict that climate change could exacerbate violent conflicts around the world.
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS President Bush prepares to deliver his State of the Union address before…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS The House of Representative approves legislation requiring the government to negotiate lower…
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The High Cost of Low Price
Should free market advocates oppose a plan aimed at lowering prescription drug costs? Generally, no. But, when such a plan involves the flexing…
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Issues in the News 1. CONGRESS New Democratic congressmen warn Speaker Pelosi to stick to a politically moderate…
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Eco-Intimidation Bypasses Scientific Debate
Junk science traditionally has been pretty much of an in-your-face phenomenon. Activist-generated scary headlines that are followed by a hysterical rush to adopt new…
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We oppose negotiations on Medicare Part D drug prices
We are deeply concerned about proposed legislation that would lead to negotiation of pharmaceutical prices by the federal government for the new Medicare Part…
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A Free Market Agenda for the 110th Congress
Washington, D.C., January 10, 2007—Today the Competitive Enterprise Institute releases its policy recommendations for the new leadership on Capitol Hill: This Liberal Congress Went to…
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This Liberal Congress Went to Market: a Bipartisan Policy Agenda for the 110th Congress
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Drug Industry Gone to the Dogs
My dog is fat. Obese, even, if the FDA is to be believed. The arrival of my new-born son two years ago has meant fewer…
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A Free Market Agenda for the 110th Congress
Contact: Richard Morrison, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., January 10, 2007—Today the Competitive Enterprise Institute releases its policy recommendations for the new leadership…
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The Democrats’ Favorite Target
Politicians always talk about promoting the public interest, but in practice that usually means helping your friends and hurting your enemies. The Democrats taking…
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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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Draining the Swamp: Reform for Anti-Malaria Policy
The White House is hosting a summit on malaria this week, and our good friend Roger Bate will be attending. And since Roger has…
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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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Tobacco Scam
In 1998, the big tobacco companies entered into a $250 billion settlement with trial lawyers and the attorneys general of 46 states. Big Tobacco agreed…
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Saudis to Sue Tobacco Companies
The Saudi government is threatening to sue American tobacco companies such as Philip Morris to force them to pay the healthcare costs of Saudi…
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For Best Results, Drink Like a Sardinian
There’s more scientific evidence that moderate consumption of red wine is good for you: New research from the William Harvey Research Institute and…
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Breast-Related Assurances from the First Lady of Illinois
Some Illinois political observers are raising their eyebrows about a stack of greeting cards that Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s office sent out before the…
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The Media Filter
Dr. Crippen, a doctor who has the misfortune to work in the British National Health Service, has an interesting story about the critical…
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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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Court Ensures Painful Death for Terminally Ill
Yesterday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals voted to vacate and rehear its Abigail Alliance v. Von Eschenbach decision, which would have required the…
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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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A Sequel We Could Have Done Without: The Return of the Dingell
OpenMarket’s consulting physician, Dr. Henry I. Miller of the Hoover Institution, has some strong words (and unfortunate predictions) about what we can expect from…
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Weighty Problem
As Brooke notes below, obesity has been tied to global warming. One of the lessons obesity campaigners drew from that study was that losing weight…
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Fake Boobs and Phony Science
To follow up on a thread from yesterday, FDA’s decision to let silicon gel filled breast implants back on the market is noteworthy for two…
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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,…