Hindsight no longer 20/20
American Spectator – Devon Herrick is quoted in an article about the costs of Massachusetts’ healthcare legislation and similar flaws found the new national healthcare law.
Teens Learn Leadership in Four-Star Program
The Edmond Sun – Students who participated in the Four Star Debate program focused on debate and leadership skills.
King of Jordan surprises students in Hobart
NewsOK –King Abdullah II of Jordan made a surprise visit to the NCPA’s Four Star Debate program.
Retail Rollercoaster
EnergyBiz Insider – An article on deregulation in the competitive retail energy market quotes NCPA’s Sterling Burnett.
"Green" appliances Can Hide Performance & Cost Drawbacks
NCPA – A new NCPA report examines the effects of ‘green’ appliance regulations, while another NCPA report focuses on distributed solar power generation.
Green Technology Mandates Are Bad for Consumers and the Environment
Recent government promotion of ‘energy efficient’ consumer products has increased sales of various household appliances, such as washing machines and toilets, and light bulbs. These products have been touted as environmentally friendly.
Distributed Solar Power
Producing electricity close to the point of use — called distributed generation — eliminates the need for long-distance transmission lines. Solar photovoltaic technology (‘solar’) generates power using panels of semiconducting cells that convert sunlight into electricity. Solar is one of the most widely used distributed generating sources.
Fraud Rampant in Obama Weatherization Program
The Heartland Institute – NCPA’s Sterling Burnett says fraud uncovered in a recent audit of the government’s weatherization program is unsurprising.
John Goodman on the Fifth Step
National Review Online – NRO features John Goodman’s commentary on the surprising number of health reform steps that are agreed upon by just about everyone.
What Investors Need To Know About The Debt Ceiling Debate
iStockAnalyst – While predicting the resolution to the debt ceiling discussion, Jeffrey Miller cites Bob McTeer’s recent commentary.
Medicaid Makes 'Big Difference' In Lives, Study Finds
NPR – John Goodman is quoted in NPR’s coverage of a new study on the consequences of Medicare enrollment.
It’s Austin’s turn to stand up to lobbyists
Dallas Morning News – In the wake of the Texas Legislature’s passage of an interstate compact, John Goodman questions the legislature’s priorities on health care and education spending.
It’s Austin’s turn to stand up to lobbyists
Dallas Morning News – In the wake of the Texas Legislature’s passage of an interstate compact, John Goodman questions the legislature’s priorities on health care and education spending.
What’s Needed In The Debt Ceiling Debate: Constructive Ambiguity
Forbes – Bob McTeer comments on the need for constructive compromise in the debt ceiling debate.
What’s Needed In The Debt Ceiling Debate: Constructive Ambiguity
Forbes – Bob McTeer comments on the need for constructive compromise in the debt ceiling debate.
John Goodman Hits a Home Run
EconLog – David Henderson commends John Goodman for his blog post on whether a moral case can be made for Medicare.
Price Competition Can Lead to Quality Competition
The Heartland Institute – John Goodman writes about competition between price and quality in the medical industry.
Energy Should be Job One for Congress
Energybiz – H. Sterling Burnett outlines a couple of energy- policies that Congress ought to pursue.