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October 10, 2008
The Postman Always Looks Twice
On September 25 the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing to learn about current practices by broadband providers to protect a person’s “privacy.
September 30, 2008
A Two-Pronged Approach to Insurance Regulation Reform
Rather than stifling regulatory competition by centralizing regulation, insurance companies should be allowed to choose between an optional federal charter and mutual recognition among state regulators. Such expansion would create a 21st century regulatory system in which they can be globally competitive and better serve the American consumer.
September 30, 2008
Deal or No Deal
"If you came here because you believe in limited government and the freedom of the American marketplace, vote in accordance with those convictions.
September 25, 2008
Protecting IP in the Waning Hours
Amidst the headline grabbing economic crisis a bipartisan group of senators, led by Pat Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter (R-PA), is fighting to enact The Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act (S.
September 24, 2008
Should the U.S. Favor a Free Nationwide Wireless Network Provider?
FCC and legislative proposals to reserve a segment of spectrum for a content-filtered national wireless broadband provider would deprive many more entrepreneur-driven wireless services, small and large, of spectrum and capital. The risky business plan means a politically favored broadband provider looking for special treatment or bailouts in years to come.
September 23, 2008
Obama’s New Welfare Scheme
In a prior TaxByte, we saw that Obama’s tax plan would increase marginal tax rates for just about every major federal tax.
September 18, 2008
Comments on Personal Lines Regulatory Framework
Comments directed to the White Paper dated August 28, 2007 from the NAIC Personal Lines Market Regulatory Framework (EX) Working Group. These comments are directed primarily to two aspects of the White Paper that are particularly problematic: its treatment of rate regulation, in general, as somehow different in kind (and function) from price controls; and its specific recommendations to the Property and Casualty Working Group.
September 18, 2008
The Hosehead Perspective on the IP System
“The world's intellectual property system is broken, stopping lifesaving technologies from reaching the people who need them most in developed and developing countries, according to a report released in Ottawa today by an international coalition of experts.