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March 2, 2014

Will MyRAs Succeed Where Others Have Failed?

IPI expert referenced: Merrill Matthews | Media Hit

What are MyRAs and are they likely to be any more successful than existing retirement vehicles in encouraging more people, particularly at the lower end of the income scale, to save for retirement?

February 28, 2014

Kerry Wants Another Failed Global Environment

If the Obama administration really wants to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions without hamstringing the world economy with costly energy restrictions, it would stop its perpetual slow-walk of drilling permits on federal lands and offshore and give a full-speed-ahead to natural gas exports.

February 28, 2014

The Economic Case for Permitting Crude Oil Exports

Allowing oil—as well as natural gas—exports would lower energy prices, increase supply and improve U.S. security.

February 27, 2014

Between 15% And 25% Of Those Who Make Their First Obamacare Payment Could Drop Coverage Later

If the Obamacare individual market lapse rate mirrors or exceeds the pre-Obamacare lapse rate, it will further destabilize the insurance pool and make it even more likely that the government will have to come to the rescue with an insurance company bailout.

February 26, 2014

Hillary Clinton's dilemma: Embrace or shun Obama's policies

Because Hillary is tied at the hip to Obama and his far-left vision, she can’t afford to shun his policies. But if she wants to win, she can’t afford not to.

February 20, 2014

The Minimum Wage Hike (Likely) Cometh, But Destruction Isn't Certain

IPI expert referenced: Merrill Matthews | Media Hit

"Even if the current minimum wage increase proposals don't affect your company, it sets a bad precedent," said Merrill Matthews. "A government that feels justified in raising the minimum wage high enough to hurt some companies may soon feel justified in raising it high enough to affect your company."

February 19, 2014

To Get and Keep a Conservative Congress, Forget Term Limits

During primary season, conservatives are likely to hear candidates claiming that they support term limits. But if conservatives want to take control of Congress and keep it, they should abandon the idea.

February 17, 2014

EPA rule for Indian Country Tossed Out

IPI expert referenced: Merrill Matthews | Media Hit

The EPA overstepped its bounds when it attempted to override Oklahoma’s air quality compliance plan. Merrill Matthews says the case is symptomatic of the federal government’s addiction to regulatory overreach.

February 14, 2014

Cable Merger Is Good for Consumers

Those who believe in free markets believe that companies should be free to merge as they see fit, and that the only role for antitrust should be to address clear evidence of consumer harm, writes Tom Giovanetti in RealClearTechnology. 

February 13, 2014

Republican presidential hopefuls: Tell us what parts of Obamacare you'll postpone

If Obama can unilaterally decide to postpone parts of Obamacare, so can a Republican president. So Republican presidential hopefuls should begin identifying which parts of Obamacare they will unilaterally postpone if elected president.

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