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Paging the New Congress: Demand-Driven Spectrum Reform at the FCC
On November 9, the Federal Communications Commission announced new plans for the distribution of the electromagnetic spectrum used by wireless communications companies. The…
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Western Wildfires: Seeing the Forest Through Dense, Dead, and Diseased Trees
This year’s forest-fire season in the West may be the worst in 50 years. An area larger than Maryland-6.5 million acres-has burned, and…
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Ignorance Is Us: Toys, Music, and Antitrust Regulations
Decades ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had a reputation for using the antitrust laws to defend mom-and-pop stores against the retailing…
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The Clean Air Act’s Contribution to Higher Gas Prices
Labor Day weekend will bring the 2000 summer driving season to a close, and it has been an expensive one for America’s car owners. Federal…
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Publicity Value of Having Someone Do a Take-Off on Your Commercial: Priceless
Last week, MasterCard filed a $5 million law suit against Ralph Nader’s presidential campaign for piggybacking on its “Priceless” ad series. …
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Phillips Petroleum Company Funds the Politicizing of Children on Environmental Issues
Phillips Petroleum Company provides the funds for the distribution of the “Wild About Life: Activity Guide” to the nation’s middle and high schools. …