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The Next FDA Chief Has Big Pro-Consumer Shoes to Fill
During his Senate confirmation hearing in April 2017, Dr. Scott Gottlieb committed himself to “the gold standard of safety and efficacy.” Over the past two years
Are Crazy State Liquor Laws Constitutional?
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Prohibition. While that odd chapter in American history officially concluded with the 21st Amendment’s ratification
Slam the Phone on Telemarketers, Chairman Ajit Pai
The top regulator of U.S. phone calls has issued an ultimatum to telecom companies: Either stop robocallers from faking phone numbers or risk new regulations
Who Watches the Watchmen?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), created as part of Congress’ response to the financial crisis, is among Washington’s newest federal agencies. And just like
How to Keep Classic Video Games from Getting Lost Forever
The copyright protections for more than 50,000 works of literature, music and film expired on Jan. 1. Alas, sometimes the ravages of time ignore U.S.
Critics of CFPB’s Revised Payday Rule Miss the Mark
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently released its proposed revisions to small-dollar lending rules. Public backlash was predictable and immediate, as politicians and commentators denounced
Fight Fyre with Fire: Protecting Consumers in the Internet Age
“It’s a great time to be a con man in America,” remarks an interviewee at the end of “Fyre Fraud,” Hulu’s new documentary on a
Lame-duck session need not be lame for consumers
This article was originally published on December 1, 2018, in The Hill. After an election, Congress occasionally holds a “lame-duck session” to tidy up outstanding
Operation Choke Point Needs To Be Choked Off For Good
This article was originally published on November 16, 2018, in Investor’s Business Daily Many lawmakers and journalists decried “Operation Choke Point,” shrugging it off as the
‘Crony-ing’ over spilled milk
This article was originally published on October 1, 2018, in The Hill As more and more non-dairy, plant-based milk products make their way onto supermarket shelves,