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Cancel Culture Goes After Famed Environmentalist
Michael Shellenberger’s new book, “Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All,” explains why most forms of renewable energy are bad for the environment and not practical for the world’s energy needs.
Agencies Need to Stop Fighting for Unneeded Spectrum
For nearly four years, the FCC under Chairman Pai’s leadership has moved quickly to address the ever-changing telecommunications needs of the nation
States Should Cut Spending, Not Raise Taxes
State governments should be focused on cutting spending to offset revenue losses, not raising taxes.
California’s $100 Billion Nightmare High-Speed Rail Project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has caused a fiscal nightmare for the state.
"Fixing" Healthcare ... Again
This week, House Democrats brought to the floor H.R. 1425, with no bipartisan committee input and no amendments allowed.
Congressional Inaction on Internet Sales Tax Creates Adverse Reaction in the States
Congressional inaction and a Supreme Court case has caused problems for how states can impose sales taxes on online sales.
Wasteful Spending on 340B Keeps Growing and Growing
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic response, the 340B drug safety-net program problems seem to have gotten lost.
Those Rising COVID-19 Numbers
On June 16, The Wall Street Journal published an opinion by Vice President Michael Pence, "There Isn’t a Coronavirus 'Second Wave.'" The numbers show he is right.
More Competition and Less Regulation Will Expand Broadband Access
Regulation reductions have helped Americans during the past three months and more can be done to help promote and expand broadband.
The Ohio Solution for Getting the Country Back to Work
HB 673 will reduce regulatory barriers to help the state recover and reopen from the coronavirus pandemic.
C-Band Auction Process Must Continue
U.S. leadership in fifth generation 5G deployment and technologies is critical to the country’s economic future.
Successes with Deregulation and COVID-19
In May, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 13924 to combat the economic consequences of the coronavirus.