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Congress Must Protect Gig Economy Workers
Congress must protect gig economy workers in the next COVID-19 relief package.
Trump Administration Releases Report on Surprise Billing
HHS has released its 25-page “HHS Secretary’s Report on: Addressing Surprise Medical Billing."
Presidential Executive Orders Will Not Lower Drug Costs
On Friday, July 24, President Trump discussed his four Executive Orders that he claims will lower drug costs. They will not.
An Ill Thought-out Executive Order on Drug Prices and Drug Benefit Plans
Today the Trump administration released an Executive Order that would turn on its head the pharmaceutical rebate system, a retrospective discount that has been used for decades to keep drug prices low.
How States are Reopening Schools
Many governors have been formulating different plans to reopen schools in the fall.
The Ongoing Debate Over What People Can Drink and What They Are Taxed
There is an ongoing debate over why states should have a stake in what residents are allowed to drink and how much they should be taxed.
Keeping America’s 5G Networks Secure, Now and Into the Future
During uncertain times, it is important for the United States to create a strong, stable, and secure 5G network.
California’s Housing Bill Will Plague the State’s Budget for Years
SB 1410 in California plans to let tenants life rent-free and force taxpayers to provide landlord relief.
The Science Says – Send the Kids Back to School
One of the hottest debates in the country right now is whether children should be going back to school.
Private Companies Are Powering the Future of Aerospace
For most of its history, American aerospace has been dominated by a few entrenched contractors, which has led to inflated prices and a lack of innovation. New entrants from the private sector have begun to change the status quo.
FHWA Lifts Unnecessary Regulation Barring Food Trucks from Vending at Rest Stops
The on-going COVID-19 pandemic presents essential workers with new challenges every day.
The Lack of Federal Privacy Policy Causes Inconsistency with Tracing Apps
Many states have adopted contact tracing, but there are concerns with the lack of federal privacy policy.