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Not-So-Happy Birthday to the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act will ultimately raise drug costs and reduce future cures.

Christina Smith August 15, 2024
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Court Further Delays Net Neutrality Implementation

On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit extended the stay on the FCC's latest net neutrality order.

Deborah Collier August 7, 2024
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Fifth Circuit Determines the USF Fee Is a Tax

The Fifth Circuit Court rocked the telecommunications world when it released its ruling on  funding the USF. 

Deborah Collier August 2, 2024
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New Study Shows PBMs Lower Drug Prices

A new report challenges assertions made during the committee's recent hearing on the role of pharmacy benefit managers.

Christina Smith July 30, 2024
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Antitrust Regulators Play Monopoly: Rolling the Dice on Artificial Intelligence

Antitrust investigations of AI companies will likely stifle innovation and jeopardize US global competitiveness.

CAGW Staff July 22, 2024
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Broadband Rollout Requires Municipal Permitting Reform

Municipal leaders can expand broadband connectivity by lifting restraints on cell towers, fiber, and utility pole attachments.

Alec Mena July 19, 2024
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DOJ Sets its Antitrust Eyes on Live Nation - Ticketmaster

DOJ’s suit will likely fail to promote competition or bring down prices for consumers in the long run. 

CAGW Staff July 16, 2024
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USPS Plan Cannot Be Delivered As PMG DeJoy Obstinately Claims

Despite growing evidence of problems, PMG DeJoy doubles down on his Delivering for America plan to supposedly save USPS.

Thomas Schatz July 10, 2024
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The FTC Wrongly Blames PBMs for High Drug Prices

The FTC fails to acknowledge the benefits of pharmacy benefit managers and wrong blames them for high drug prices.

Christina Smith July 9, 2024
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House Defense Bills Break with Pentagon Guidance

Disagreements between the Pentagon and the House of Representatives over the number of F-35s to be purchased will drive up costs.

Sean Kennedy July 8, 2024
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SCOTUS Delivers a Blow to the Regulatory State

Chevron deference is overturned by the Supreme Court in its ruling in favor of Loper Bright Enterprises.

Deborah Collier June 28, 2024
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GAO Annual Report Provides Opportunities to Cut Wasteful Spending

Government Accountability Office suggests cost-cutting measures for student loans, federal office space, and other expenditures

Alec Mena June 28, 2024

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