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The Abatement Costs of the IRA Energy Subsidies Are Rising
Summary Introduction Updated emission projections from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) provide new ...
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Rescissions Reaffirm Congress’s Power of the Purse
President Donald J. Trump sent Congress a formal rescissions package proposing to cancel $9.3 billion in previously ...
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June Spotlight on Criminal Justice: Addressing Political Violence
Violence takes many forms, but none corrodes democracy more directly than political violence. Unfortunately, the recent ...
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Smoking study committee should ‘follow the science’
It wasn’t that long ago when screaming “follow the science” was all the rage, even if the alleged science wasn’t remotely ...
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AI moratorium removed from ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ in 99-1 Senate vote
Despite signaling support for the provision’s revised language on Sunday, Blackburn backed out late Monday night. Blackburn said, “This provision could allow Big Tech to continue to exploit kids, ...
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The Blackburn-Cruz AI Regulatory Pause Compromise Offers a Path Forward
This analysis is in response to breaking news and will be updated. Please contact [email protected] to speak with the author. On June 30th, Senators Marsha Blackburn (R) and Ted Cruz (R) announced a ...
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It’s about time Newsom used some political capital
SACRAMENTO—Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t afraid to step into the political fray when it comes to standing up to President Donald ...
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Low-Energy Fridays: Should we be selling public lands?
The budget reconciliation package proposed a (recently revised) provision to sell off up to 0.5 percent of the federal ...
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R Street Signs Coalition Letter Opposing IRS Occupational Licensing Scheme
Senator Mike Crapo, ChairmanSenate Committee on FinanceUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510 Senator Ron Wyden, Ranking MemberSenate Committee on FinanceUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510 Re: ...
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Grothman Reintroduces Enforce the Caps Act to Rein in Reckless Spending
Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) has reintroduced the Enforce the Caps Act, which extends critical federal spending caps through Fiscal Year (FY) 2029. The legislation builds on the bipartisan ...
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The Consumer Costs and Climate Impacts of the Renewable Fuel Standard
The Cost of Renewable Fuel Incentives: A Two-Part Policy Analysis Series Part II: How the RFS Has Damaged the Environment and ...
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Restoring Constitutional Power: Jeremy Dalrymple on Why Congress Must Step Up
Jeremy Dalrymple of the R Street Institute explains why the REINS Act is more than a policy fix—it’s a constitutional imperative. He outlines the political maneuvering behind its delay, the case for ...