Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in The Daily Caller describing the importance of the House Republican conference making certain tax provisions permanent. Given the yearlong dysfunction within the House Republican Conference, it’s fair to wonder whether they can find agreement on anything. On business tax issues, Read more…
In a letter addressed to Congress, and organized by Competitive Enterprise Institute, the undersigned organizations express their strong concerns regarding the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), particularly its provisions related to prescription drug price controls. The coalition argues that the IRA’s prescription drug price control regime is unnecessary, as it focuses Read more…
After Bernie Sanders’ 2020 primary loss, his fervent supporters regrouped under the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) banner, employing a tactic called “salting” to infiltrate companies and rally workers for unionization. As socialism gains traction within the Democratic Party, the YDSA and unions are focusing on organizing workers to Read more…
In the era of woke capitalism, political lines are shifting as the traditional champions of free markets and government regulation seem to have swapped roles. The rise of ESG principles in business has led Republicans to advocate for increased government oversight, while progressives like Rep. Maxine Waters find themselves embracing Read more…
In a concerning constitutional twist, the appointment of Julie Su as Acting Secretary of Labor, bypassing Senate confirmation, has ignited debate. The Constitution’s emphasis on checks and balances is at the core of the issue, as the Senate’s role in confirming key executive appointments is being questioned. Beyond procedural matters, Read more…
In the world of intellectual property, inventors and innovators have long relied on the protection of patents to safeguard their creations. However, in recent years, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has become a contentious battleground where patents are challenged and, in some cases, invalidated. Market Institute President Charles Read more…
The Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton has a new article in Real Clear Markets recounting the latest events surrounding the House Judiciary Committee’s investigation of Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan. He writes: “Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan recently wrote House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan accusing the Committee of Read more…
In an era where digital communication intersects with governance, the revelations of government intervention in social media companies have ignited a contentious dialogue on free speech and its preservation. The Market Institute President Charles Sauer underscores in Real Clear Markets that this issue surpasses debates over private company autonomy, emphasizing Read more…
The Market Institute Senior Fellow Norm Singleton has a new article in Real Clear Markets on a new piece of legislation passed by the House of Repsenatives that would ensure federal regulators respect the consitution by giving oversight back to federal judges. Excerpt below: “For years a key part of Read more…
The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new article in Real Clear Markets on EU Commissioner Thierry Breton’s view on his role as “the enforcer” through the Digital Services Act (DSA). Concerns arise over the Biden Administration’s stance on online censorship, with Lina Khan’s involvement and U.S. government silence. Read more…