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Financial Services and Products: The Role of the Federal Trade Commission in Protecting Consumers

Mar 23 2010in Briefings Charles No Comments »

On March 17th William E. Kovacic (testimony), Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance on “Financial Services and Products: The Role of the Federal Trade Commission in Protecting Consumers Part II” (here). Summary: Background info: here, here, [...]

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Health Care:The Way Forward

Mar 23 2010in Briefings Charles No Comments »

Yesterday, Michael Cannon discussed the policy implications of ObamaCare, and what it means for the future of market-oriented health insurance?  As one of the best health care economists on Capitol Hill, Michael Cannon’s academic lead will be an important indicator of where the fight should be. Currently, he believes that the worst elements of the Health Care [...]

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