Tag Archive: Government regulation

  • Freeing Health Professionals to Provide Free Care

    Sean Riley | May 8, 2013 | Add a comment

    It should be no surprise that dedicated health care professionals across the country devote countless hours to serving patients, and, in many cases, do so free of charge or regardless of ability to pay. What is surprising is that many are able and willing to do even more but are … »

  • Cato Institute Grades Governors on Fiscal Record

    Kati Siconolfi | October 22, 2012 | Add a comment

    The latest edition of the Cato Institute’s Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors grades the states on economic policies enacted since 2010.  Governors that earned an “A” implemented pro-growth reforms, such as reducing taxes and spending, while Governors that received an “F” have a record of raising spending and … »

  • Intellectual Property: The Innovation Economy’s Engine for Growth and Job Creation

    Tom Bird | October 8, 2012 | Add a comment

    Intellectual Property (IP) is work or an invention resulting from creativity and innovation and can be used to define anything from a piece of art to the latest technological gadget.  Intellectual property rights (IPR) have always been part of the American legal landscape and were so important to the Framers … »

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    Cloud Computing Taking High-Tech Economy by Storm

    Alex Rued | September 19, 2012 | Add a comment

    What do Netflix, NASA and the Senegal Ministry of Finance have in common? They all operate in the cloud. Cloud computing is increasingly relevant to businesses, consumers, and even government, yet ‘the cloud’ remains a cloudy concept for Americans, including policymakers. According to a recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research, … »

  • Uber vs. City Hall

    John Stephenson | September 11, 2012 | 1 Comment

    Hailing a taxi is one of the most frustrating experiences in modern city life. Unfortunately, city government seems intent on keeping it that way. Uber, a San Francisco-based company, has developed a smartphone app that allows available limo and taxi drivers to connect with people looking for rides using GPS … »

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    Popular Good or Public Good? The Debate to Nationalize Facebook

    Alex Rued | September 5, 2012 | Add a comment

    Despite what history proves about the transient nature of the social media sector—who still uses Friendster or MySpace?—Philip N. Howard’s recent Slate column calls for regulation of the newest social media “monopoly” Facebook. In his article, entitled “Let’s Nationalize Facebook,” Howard proposes that the United States government seize the private … »

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    5th Circuit Upholds PPACA’s Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals

    Sean Riley | August 21, 2012 | Add a comment

    Last Thursday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a  lawsuit challenging provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that effectively limit expansion of physician-owned hospitals. The challenge, filed by plaintiffs Physician Hospitals of America and the Texas Spine & Joint Hospital against HHS Secretary Sebelius, alleged … »

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    A False Choice in Illinois

    Andrew Bender | August 16, 2012 | Add a comment

    This Friday, the Illinois General Assembly will convene a one-day special session to address the state’s overwhelming pension liability.  Illinois faces a pension funding crisis of at least $83 billion by conservative estimates, and that number increases by $12.6 million per day according to the governor’s budget office.  The nonpartisan … »

  • Taxed Three Times: How the Digital Goods and Services Fairness Act Protects Consumers from Multiple Taxes

    Alex Rued | July 16, 2012 | Add a comment

    It is no surprise that a majority of Americans purchase tangible items like clothing, books, and even groceries online. However, a recent finding from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project reveals that Americans are increasingly willing to purchase “intangible” goods and services as well. In fact, over … »

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    Searching for a Fairer, Simpler, Clearer Mobile Tax Policy

    Andrew Butler | July 6, 2012 | Add a comment

    A recent Pew Research Center’s report has found that mobile internet usage is increasing across all demographics, most notably among young adult and non-white members of society. Of the overwhelming majority of American adults who own mobile phones, 55% use their phones to access online content. While young adults and … »

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