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March 19, 2014

Texas Is Top State for International Trade, but It Could Be Even Better

New international trade agreements would lower tariffs and establish substantially more robust commercial channels with countries whose markets offer new opportunities for Texas companies, farmers and workers.

March 14, 2014

If the Federal Government Is Going to Investigate Pyramid Schemes, it Should Start with Social Security

If the federal government really wants to go after pyramid schemes it ought to start with Social Security. That’s the biggest pyramid of them all.

March 12, 2014

Keep the Web Free of New Taxes and Regulations

IPI expert referenced: Bartlett D. Cleland | Media Hit

Governments at the state, federal and global levels must recognize a decentralized and self-governed Internet is the best way to encourage more innovation and opportunity on the Web.

March 12, 2014

Time to Boost U.S. Economy by Lifting Crude Oil, Gas Export Ban

In "The Case for Permitting Crude Oil Exports," Merrill Matthews explains that the oil export ban, imposed during the 1970s oil shortages, is out dated and counterproductive in an age of dramatically rising U.S. oil production.

March 12, 2014

The Next Obamacare Enrollment Crisis Arrives on April Fool's Day

Those who don’t choose a plan before April 1 will be stuck with being uninsured until October.

March 11, 2014

ObamaCare's High Premiums Mean Less Coverage

by Merrill Matthews, Mark E. Litow | Op/Ed

The actuarial models indicate the premium increases will result in millions of Americans shifting to less-comprehensive coverage and more people being uninsured than was anticipated.

March 6, 2014

Hospitals Are the Big Winners

Hospital systems were merging before the Affordable Care Act passed, but the law has thrown fuel on the fire. And by “fuel,” I mean money.

March 6, 2014

U.S. IPR Protection Insistence May Derail TPP Talks, Critics Say

IPI expert referenced: Tom Giovanetti | Media Hit

Strong protection of IPR is critical to boosting U.S. exports through its free-trade agreements. Speaking at a Cato trade conference, panelist Tom Giovanetti stated, "The largest silo of U.S. exports are the core IP industries." 

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