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.
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.
Keep the Web Free of New Taxes and Regulations
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.
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.
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.
ObamaCare's High Premiums Mean Less Coverage
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.
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.
U.S. IPR Protection Insistence May Derail TPP Talks, Critics Say
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."

