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Recognizing and Protecting Medical Invention and Innovation on World IP Day

There is nothing more important to strengthening innovation than protecting and promoting intellectual property in healthcare.

Christina Smith April 26, 2024
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President Biden Unveils Another Wasteful and Unfair Plan to Forgive Student Loan Debt

President Biden is yet again flouting the Supreme Court and forging ahead with forgiving more student loan debt.

Eric Maus April 22, 2024
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Virginia Defeats Debt-Funded Arena While D.C. Doubles Down

Spurned by lawmakers in Richmond, Monumental Sports receives $515 million subsidy to stay in the District of Columbia.

Alec Mena April 22, 2024
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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.

Christina Smith April 19, 2024
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The IRS Continues to Live Down to its Reputation

If past is prologue, IRS' latest effort to stymie competition among tax preparers will end in user dissatisfaction and lawsuits

Alec Mena April 16, 2024
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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. 

Christina Smith April 12, 2024
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ACP Funding Expiration Will Affect States’ Broadband Rate Regulation

Ending ACP will complicate and delay state efforts to expand affordable internet access.

Alec Mena April 5, 2024
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FTC Chair Khan Should Focus on Production and Prices Instead of Political Pressure

Mergers should be reviewed based on their benefits to consumers, not pressure from members of Congress. 

Eric Maus April 5, 2024
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The FCC's Not So Merry-Go-Round of Net Neutrality

The Biden administration’s creates uncertainty for future of broadband deployments across America and wastes taxpayer resources.

Deborah Collier April 4, 2024
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President Biden's Budget Will Raise Taxes and Federal Debt

President Biden's FY 2025 budget would increase government spending, restore IRS funding, and raise taxes  

Eric Maus March 29, 2024
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Rate Setting for BEAD Funds Is Forcing States to Consider the Impact of Inflation

NTIA's pressure to include unrealistic price caps without inflation adjustment may discourage provider participation.

Alec Mena March 28, 2024
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Medicare Advantage Should Not Be Disadvantaged

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

Christina Smith March 27, 2024

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