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The Railroad Safety Act Makes Railroads Less Safe

In a new RealClearMarkets article, Market Institute President Charles Sauer warns that Washington’s instinct to “do something” after a tragedy often leads to bad policy that expands government power without addressing the real causes of a problem. Using the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio as an example, Sauer Read more…

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Let’s Not Put the Biden Administration In the Conductor’s Seat

In the aftermath of the tragic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the spotlight has once again turned to the state of America’s railroads and the proposed legislation aiming to improve safety measures within the industry. However, as time has passed, it’s become increasingly apparent that the policies being touted Read more…

By admin, 3 years3 years ago
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Whiny Railroad Unions Should Have Their Industry Shaken Up

The Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new piece in Real Clear Markets looking at a recent call by some rail workers for a public takeover of the nation’s railroads. He writes: “Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter is a story that politicians, voters, and unions should pay attention to. Read more…

By admin, 4 years4 years ago
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Regulations, Economics 101, and Magic Fairy Dust – Leave the Freight Rail Rndustry Alone

Market Institute President Charles Sauer has a new opinion piece in the Washington Examiner on the Biden administration’s targeting of the commercial rail industry. Here’s an excerpt: “Distraction though the invasion of Ukraine is, President Joe Biden already had a big problem on his hands in the form of inflation. Instead of Read more…

By admin, 5 years5 years ago
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AI is already delivering real-world gains.

The FAA’s new SMART platform is using AI to help aviation professionals process more information, respond faster and keep flights moving more efficiently.

Innovation like this is how America boosts productivity and builds a more

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More Questions Surround Mamdani’s Rent Freeze:
Hundreds of messages between Mayor Mamdani’s administration and NYC’s Rent Guidelines Board were released as part of a lawsuit challenging the rent freeze.

But the bigger problem remains: politicians can’t make housing affordable by

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America’s job market is losing momentum.

The U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below the 90,000 expected. July and August were also revised down by a combined 60,000 jobs.

Businesses hire and invest when they have confidence to grow. Higher costs, uncertainty, and

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