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Union of Concerned Scientists Issues False, Misleading Report
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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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U.S. District Court to Hear Landmark Sarbanes-Oxley Case
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Claims by Energy Security Advocates Clash with Consumer Safety Concerns
Contact: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 Washington, D.C., December 19,…
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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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SEC Drops the Ball on Sarbanes-Oxley
Contact: Richard Morrison, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., December 13, 2006—The Competitive Enterprise Institute today criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to provide meaningful…
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House Should Oppose Weak Offshore Energy Bill
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., December 7, 2006—The Competitive Enterprise Institute urges the U.S. House of Representatives to resist…
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The Wall Street Journal: What are Sens. Snowe and Rockefeller Afraid of?
Contact: <?xml:namespace prefix = o /> <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 Today’s lead editorial in…
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Alarmist Hurricane Predictions Take a Beating
Washington, D.C., November 30, 2006—With the end of the 2006 hurricane season today, residents in storm-prone areas can breathe a sigh of relief.
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Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Federal Preemption Banking Case
Contact: Christine Hall, (202) 331-2258 Washington, D.C., November 28, 2006—Tomorrow the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that will…
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States’ Global Warming Lawsuit Rests on Strained Legal Reasoning
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New Book ECO-FREAKS Reveals Destructive Environmental Agenda
Contacts: Peter Nasaw, (212) 966-4600, Christine Hall, (202) 331-2258 Washington, D.C., November 28, 2006—Rachael Carson’s Silent Spring advice actually killed…
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Gore ‘Inconvenient Truth’ DVD Dogged by Falsehoods
Contact: Christine Hall, 202.331.2258 Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” documentary is scheduled for a Tuesday DVD release, but here’s what won’t…
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E.U. Parliamentary Comittee Approves New Chemical Regulations
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UN Global Warming Talks Go Nowhere – As Usual
As the United Nations climate negotiations in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Nairobi, Kenya come to an end, the failure of the path…
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Election Wins for Sarbanes-Oxley Reform
Washington, D.C., November 14, 2006—Reform of the onerous Sarbanes-Oxley accounting mandates was a winning issue for Democratic and Republican candidates in the election of 2006,…
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Are Republicans and Democrats Really That Different?
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New ‘Center for Entrepreneurship’ to Examine Financial Regulation
Contact: Christine Hall, 202.331.2258 Washington, D.C., August 24, 2006— The Competitive Enterprise Institute is proud to announce the launch of a new…
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School District Claims Individualism is Racism
Washington, D.C., August 22, 2006—The Competitive Enterprise Institute has filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge to a Seattle school district’s race-based…
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Statement on Regulation of Social Networking Websites
Washington, D.C., July 26, 2006—The House is scheduled to vote today on the Deleting Online Predators Act (DOPA), a bill that would restrict federal…
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Who is Ripping Off U.S. Consumers?
Washington, D.C., July 11, 2006— When big business gets its way in Washington, the result is higher taxes, stricter regulation, and bigger government all…
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“Who Killed the Electric Car?” – Not the Auto Industry
Contact: Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 Washington, D.C., June 30, 2006—A new documentary blames General…
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Statement on the “Audio Flag” Provisions of the “Communications, Consumers’ Choice, and Broadband Deployment”
Washington, D.C., June 22, 2006—Among the provisions in the "Communications, Consumers’ Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act" being marked up in the Senate Commerce Committee…
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Congress to Vote on Internet Regulation
Washington, D.C., June 8, 2006—Congress is scheduled to vote on a plan for putting the federal government in charge of regulating Internet traffic,…
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Trouble at Treasury: Paulson Wrong Choice for Secretary
Washington, D.C., May 30, 2006—The White House made an unfortunate mistake in nominating Henry M. Paulson, Jr. to be the next Secretary of the Treasury, according…
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Statement on the Enron Verdict and Sarbanes-Oxley
Washington, D.C., May 26, 2006—Members of the Enron jury should be commended for their deliberative process. They carefully weighed the evidence involving complex accounting issues…
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House Should Vote for Afforable Energy
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Contact: Richard Morrison, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., May…
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Does Al Gore Need to Go on an Energy Diet?
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CEI Responds to Scientist’s Criticism of Global Warming Ad Campaign
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CEI Launches Ad Campaign to Counter Global Warming Alarmism
Contact: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 [email protected] Washington, D.C.,…
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CEI and Sugar Reform Alliance Urge Congress to Begin Reforming U.S. Sugar Regime
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., May 16, 2006— Consumer, taxpayer, humanitarian and public policy groups sent a letter today,…
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CEI To Launch National Global Warming Ad Campaign
Contact: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 [email protected] Washington,…
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U.S. House Sends Mixed Messages on Energy Policy
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” /> Washington, D.C., May 10, 2006—The U.S. House of Representatives is sending mixed signals on energy…
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President Bush’s Call For Higher Fuel Economy Standards–A Lethal Regulatory Fix
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, DC, April 28, 2006—The Competitive Enterprise Institute today called President Bush’s request for higher fuel…
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President Bush’s Call For Higher Fuel Economy Standards—A Lethal Regulatory Fix
Contact:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 Washington, DC, April 28,…
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Bush Should Stop Grandstanding and Get Serious About High Gas Prices
Washington, D.C., April 25, 2006—The Competitive Enterprise Institute is disappointed that President Bush has decided to make cheap political points about high gas…
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‘Deadly Overcaution’ Biggest Danger to Public Health, Despite New Study on FDA
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States Blow Tobacco Funds on Budget Smorgasbord
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States Blow Tobacco Funds on Budget Smorgasbord
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Senators Domenici and Bingaman Work Together for Higher Energy Prices
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Leader of Anglican Church Should Consider Effects of His Comments on World’s Poor
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Contact: Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 Washington, D.C., March 29, 2006—The…
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Senate Shuts Out Dissent on Greenhouse Gas Limits
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., March 29, 2006—Next week’s scheduled Senate hearing on mandatory greenhouse gas emissions limits…
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The Best Way to Reform CAFE is to End It
Contact: Jody Clarke, 202-331-2252 Washington, D.C., March 29, 2006—While the Department of Transportation touts higher fuel economy standards for light trucks, including SUVs, a fuel…
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British Government to Admit Imposing CO2 Limits Not Most Effective Way to Deal with Climate Change
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Ruling on Tobacco Settlement Payments Expected
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CEI Experts to Participate in Endangered Species Act Panel
The Endangered Species Act: Why Protecting Property Rights Is Good For Landowners And Species Capitol Hill Briefing: Monday, March 27, Noon…
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Senate Should Vote for Affordable Energy
Contact: Richard Morrison, 202-331-2273 Washington, D.C., March 16, 2006—As the U.S. Senate considers an important budget resolution, the Competitive Enterprise Institute urges…
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CEI Praises Nancy Pelosi, Others For Recognizing Sarbanes-Oxley’s Burden
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., March 8, 2005—The Competitive Enterprise Institute applauds the House Democrats’ Innovation Agenda…
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Consumers Will Benefit From AT&T-Bell South Merger
Washington, D.C., March 6, 2006—AT&T’s announcement that it will merge with Bell South is a pro-competitive move that will benefit consumers, says <?xml:namespace…
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Supreme Court Reviews Water Quality Regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court today hears arguments over the reach and constitutionality of the Clean Water Act, setting the stage for a potentially…
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Will Congress Open the Market for Online Television?
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., February 15, 2006—The future of video content online could begin today in the Senate…
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On First Anniversary, Kyoto’s Future Looks Bleak
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Free Enterprise Fund and Competitive Enterprise Institute to Announce Constitutional Legal Challenge to Sarbanes-Oxley
WHAT: Sarbanes-Oxley was rushed into law in 2002 with good intentions following unprecedented corporate scandals. Yet, elements of Sarbanes-Oxley now serve as classic examples…
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Free Enterprise Fund and Competitive Enterprise Institute Launch Constitutional Legal Challenge to Sarbanes-Oxley Act
CONTACT: Christine Hall, 202-331-2258, [email protected] Washington, DC (February 8, 2006)—The Free Enterprise Fund and the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) on Tuesday launched a…
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Pew’s ‘Agenda for Climate Action’ Equals Higher Energy Prices for American Consumers
Contact: Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 Washington, D.C., February 8, 2006—The latest report from the Pew Center on Global Climate is being touted as the ‘first comprehensive…
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CEI Praises Major WTO Decision on Biotech Food
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The Deadly Toll of Federal Fuel Regulations
A new study this week from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reinforces what researchers have long known: larger vehicles are safer than smaller ones…
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America Addicted to Oil?
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Will Congress Open the Market for Online Television
Contact: Richard Morrison, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., January 31, 2006—The future of video services online could begin today in the Senate Commerce Committee with a…
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EPA Makes Right Decision on Use of Human Volunteers in Pesticide Safety Studies
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Frist Should Cancel Senators’ Christmas Vacations
Contact: Richard Morrison, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., December 20, 2005— Statement of Myron Ebell, Director of Global Warming & International Environmental Policy at the Competitive…
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Vote Yes on ANWR Now
Contact: Richard Morrison, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., December 20, 2005—As gas prices remain above two dollars a gallon and most Americans are looking at sky-high…
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Bill Clinton’s Shifting Policy on Climate Change
Contacts: Marlo Lewis, 202.669.6693 (Montréal) Myron Ebell, 202.320.6685 (<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C.)…
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Canadian Prime Minister’s Spectacular Hypocrisy
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Senator Bingaman’s Bogus Climate Proposal
Contacts: Myron Ebell, 202.320.6685 (<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Montreal) Richard Morrison, 202.441.9652 (Montreal)…
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SEC Changes Policy to Combat Potential Bird Flu Epidemic
Washington, D.C., December 6, 2005—In a move that could save thousands of lives, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has cleared the red tape of…
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Judges Deny Rehearing of Greenhouse Gas Lawsuit
Washington, D.C., December 2, 2005—The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has turned away an appeal from state authorities and environmental groups which sought…
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Misspending, Abuses Marks Tobacco Settlement Anniversary
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CEI Experts Available on UN Global Warming Talks
Contacts: (<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />U.S.) Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 (Montreal) Richard Morrison, 202.441.9652 Washington,…
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Misspending, Abuses Marks Tobacco Settlement Anniversary
Christine Hall, 202.331.2258 Washington, D.C., November 28, 2005—Seven years ago this month, the states signed the biggest settlement deal in history with major tobacco…
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Wal-Mart Critics Reading from an Old Script
Contact: Richard Morrison , 202.331.2273 Washington , D.C. , November 18, 2005—The success of retail giant Wal-Mart has generated criticism of its…
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Sen. Hillary Clinton Pushes for Faster FDA Approvals?
Contact: Jody Clarke, 202.331.2252 Washington, D.C., November 18, 2005—On her trip to Israel this week, Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) took part in a photo-op…
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European Vote on Chemicals Policy to Have Repercussions on U.S. Businesses
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., November 17, 2005—The European Parliament today voted to implement a massive new chemical regulations…
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CEI to Host Congressional Seminar on Windfall Profits Taxes
UPDATE: Download a written transcript of the event, complete with PowerPoint slides, here (PDF format). Listen to a…
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U.S. to U.N. in Tunisia: Hands Off the Internet
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House Urged to Reconsider Arctic and Offshore Oil Exploration
Contact: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Richard Morrison, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., November…
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House Should Approve New Energy Exploration
Contact: Richard Morrison, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., November 9, 2005—The Competitive Enterprise Institute urges the House of Representatives to keep provisions on new oil and…
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The REACH of a European Chemicals Proposal: New Study Uncovers Emperor With no Clothes
Washington, D.C., November 7, 2005—A proposed program in Europe to massively expand chemical regulations would be too costly with no benefit, and also have…
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House Committee Releases Plan for Telecom Reform
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FCC Initiates Process to Increase Video Competition
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Tony Blair Aligns with Bush on Global Warming
Washington, D.C., November 2, 2005—The Competitive Enterprise Institute congratulates British Prime Minister Tony Blair for his recognition that the Kyoto Protocol is a…
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Supreme Court Nominee Alito Good News
Washington, D.C., October 31, 2005—The President's nomination of Third Circuit Judge Sam Alito to serve on the Supreme Court is good news.<?xml:namespace prefix…
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Telecom Scores Merger Success — With Strings Attached
Washington, D.C., October 31, 2005—The Competitive Enterprise Institute welcomes the Federal Communications Commission’s decision approving the two major telecommunications mergers. Unfortunately, the conditions…
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CEI to Co-sponsor CSR Reconsidered 2005
The CSR Reconsidered conference was a success. Human Events covered the conference and wrote about it here. ‘Wolves in CSR Clothing’ is…
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CEI Congressional Seminar: Tailoring Telecommunications Reform
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Bill Banning Bogus Gun Lawsuits Should Pass Constitutional Test
Contact:Christine Hall, 202.331.2273 Washington, D.C., October 20, 2005—The House passed a bill today banning lawsuits aimed at holding gun makers liable for…
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Trade Liberalization Again Threatened by Agricultural Special Interests
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., October 20, 2005— The world's best hope for eliminating poverty – the continued liberalization…
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New Study Provides Outline for Telecom Reform
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., October 18, 2005—The rules that govern the telecommunications industry in the United States have…
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Supreme Court Turns Away Justice Department Demand in Tobacco Lawsuit
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., October 17, 2005— The Supreme Court today rightly rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to…
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New Warren T. Brookes Journalism Fellow to Join CEI
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Washington, D.C., October 12, 2005— The Competitive Enterprise Institute is pleased to announce…
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Accounting Board Excercises Unconstitutional Powers
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., October 4, 2005—The federal board charged by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 with keeping…
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CEI Opposes Miller-Boehlert Amendment to ESA Reform Bill
Washington, DC, September 29, 2005—The Competitive Enterprise Institute strongly supports property rights protections in the Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act (H. R.
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Statement from CEI Counsel Hans Bader on Today’s Ruling in British Columbia v. Imperial Tobacco
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, DC, September 29, 2005—In today’s ruling in British Columbia v. Imperial Tobacco, the Supreme Court…
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ESA Reform Bill Passes House
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, DC, September 29, 2005—The Competitive Enterprise Institute commends the U.S. House for passing much-needed reform…
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Statement on House Telecom Reform Proposal
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., September 23, 2005—The latest draft telecommunications bill from the House Energy & Commerce Committee…
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World Car-Free Day: Not a Day to Celebrate
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, DC, September 22, 2005—Organizers of today’s ‘World Car-Free Day’ are promoting supposedly more sustainable transportation…
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Open ANWR Now to Oil Exploration
Washington, DC, September 20, 2005—Will Congress finally make the right decision this fall and open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil exploration? The Competitive…
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Pombo’s ESA Bill Will Protect Property Owners
Washington, DC, September 20, 2005—The Competitive Enterprise Institute strongly supports provisions to improve protection of Americans’ constitutional right to property contained in the U.S.
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Stricter Fuel Economy Rules Could Cost Lives
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Washington, D.C., September 16, 2005—Members of Congress this week introduced legislation aimed at making automobile fuel…