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The Senate Must Reject Price Controls on Pharmaceuticals

Senators should reject price controls on pharmaceuticals; they will not lower prices and lead to fewer future cures.

Thomas Schatz July 7, 2022
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The Senate Should Not Implement Price Controls on Pharmaceuticals

Price controls on pharmaceuticals will not lower prices and will lead to fewer future cures. 

Christina Smith June 30, 2022
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Limiting Access to Tobacco Harm Reduction Products Harms Public Health

The FDA’s decision to stop Juul from selling e-cigarette products in the U.S. will harm public health.

Christina Smith June 27, 2022
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GAO Report Reveals Significant Duplication and Overlap in Broadband Programs

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office lays out paths to reduce wasteful practices in broadband programs. 

Ryan Lanier June 23, 2022
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Regulating PBMs Will Not Lower Drug Costs

Increasing regulations on pharmacy benefit managers will not reduce the cost of pharmaceuticals.  

Christina Smith June 23, 2022
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Congress Must Make the Right Decisions on Consumer Data Privacy

The failure to pass a national framework for data privacy has left a void that is being filled by the states.

Deborah Collier June 22, 2022
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The Convoluted Saga of Maryland’s Purple Line Continues

Since its inception, the Purple Line has been beset by mismanagement, corruption, and delays. 

Ryan Lanier June 15, 2022
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State Legislative Sessions Underscore the Need for a National Privacy Framework

In 2022, Connecticut and Utah added to the growing patchwork of state privacy laws, adding to the need for a national framework.

Ryan Lanier June 14, 2022
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States Wisely Increase Emergency Funds

Many states have wisely chosen to prioritize the future instead of creating new and unsustainable programs.

Ryan Lanier June 13, 2022
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Vaping Saves Lives

Tobacco harm reduction products like e-cigarettes are effective tools that help adults successfully quit smoking.

Christina Smith June 1, 2022
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Unused Cellphones Cost Taxpayers Millions

Mismanagement and a lack of oversight led to the VA wasting taxpayer dollars. 

Eric Maus May 23, 2022
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GAO Report Offers Solutions to Duplicative and Overlapping Expenditures

The GAO's recommendations for 2022 that would add to the $522 billion in savings that have been achieved to date. 

Ryan Lanier May 16, 2022

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