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Southern States Advance Harmful Tobacco Legislation

Pre-market application requirements for THR products injure public health and finances

May 2, 2024 — Alec Mena 1714669957

Vermont Governor Takes the Right Approach to Tobacco Harm Reduction

Gov. Scott should be praised for his commonsense approach to legislating tobacco harm reduction products.

April 19, 2024 — Christina Smith 1713536593

Lives Hang in the Balance While the FDA Bureaucracy Churns

The government red tape contributing to the backlog of PMTAs has put consumers at risk with illicit products. 

April 12, 2024 — Christina Smith 1712950791

Medicare Advantage Should Not Be Disadvantaged

Taxpayers and beneficiaries should be concerned with the Biden administration’s proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage.

March 27, 2024 — Christina Smith 1711548583

Reflecting on Privacy Laws During Data Privacy Week

Data Privacy Week is an opportunity to review can be done to protect data and learn what privacy laws are being proposed.

January 25, 2024 — Deborah Collier 1706226113

FDA Hurts Patients By Authorizing Florida’s Drug Importation Program

On January 5, 2024, the U.S. FDA authorized Florida's drug importation program. 

January 12, 2024 — Christina Smith 1705081477

CCAGW Celebrates a Year of Victories

2023 saw Council for Citizens Against Government Waste secure another round of legislative wins in Congress and the states

December 12, 2023 — Alec Mena 1702408901

Misguided Use of March-In Rights Will Harm Patients

The use of march-in rights to steal intellectual property will neither lower costs nor create more access to healthcare.

December 5, 2023 — Christina Smith 1701808350

North Carolinians are Being Conned by Certificate of Need Laws

North Carolina’s certificate of need laws should be repealed to increase access to quality care.

November 16, 2023 — Christina Smith 1700173035