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CNBC Article on Stimulus Payments Quotes Wayne Winegarden
CNBC | Lorie Konish
August 12, 2020
“We need to prioritize making sure there’s enough cash that the businesses can hang onto their employees, that families that have lost their jobs can get through these times,” said Dr. Wayne Winegarden, senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute.
“Every dollar that you spend not doing that is a waste, is not helpful for the recovery, and makes it that much more difficult to help those who need help,” he said. . .
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This Week on PRI's "Next Round" Podcast
The Hon. Dan Kolkey – How 2020’s Key Public Policy Issues Are Being Affected by the Courts
August 10, 2020
The Hon. Dan Kolkey – former legal advisor to Gov. Wilson, former appeals court justice, and PRI board member – joins us to discuss how this year’s key public policy issues, such as the state’s response to COVID-19, the housing crisis, and efforts to prevent mass power outages during this year’s fire season, are being impacted by the courts. He also discusses how the Attorney General is putting his thumb on the scale for several November ballot initiatives with biased titles and summaries.
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PRI Webinar: Craft Beer, COVID, and Distilleries
Pacific Research Institute
August 11, 2020
On our latest webinar, PRI brings together distillery owners, craft brewers, and licensing experts to examine the impact that COVID-19 has had on the production of our favorite cocktails and beers. The craft beer and distillery industry is one that has seen incredible disruption, with states and counties opening and closing breweries almost overnight. California, like many other states, has adjusted its alcohol distribution and regulations to allow breweries and distilleries easier access to customers. Are these regulations working? Are there any changes needed? What does the rest of 2020 look like? Should temporary regulatory relief be made permanent?
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Another coronavirus lockdown would hurt these patients and providers
Featured in Kaiser Health News, Powerline, and Fox News | Sally C. Pipes
August 10, 2020
As they try to get the coronavirus‘ spread under control, states must resist the urge to impose blanket stay-at-home orders. Such draconian measures can cause people to postpone important medical care unrelated to COVID-19. The health costs of this foregone care are substantial – and could end up outweighing the benefits of another shutdown.
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Dr. Henry Miller Talks Supposed Russia COVID-19 vaccine on the Lars Larson Show
The Lars Larson Show | Henry Miller, M.S., M.D.
August 12, 2020
Dr. Henry Miller joins the nationally-syndicated Lars Larson Show to get an update on everything COVID-19. Miller and Larson discuss the status of Operation Warp Speed, the Trump Administration’s initiative to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Miller explains that the FDA said they will be very transparent as data and testing becomes finalized and he thinks there is reason to be optimistic about rapid development of a virus that is thoroughly reviewed.
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Why Does Congress Keep Having “Big Tech” Hearings?
Right By the Bay Blog | Evan Harris
August 11, 2020
In the past, Congress has embarrassed itself when questioning big tech. Such zingers as asking Zuckerberg how Facebook makes money, pressing Google about how an Apple iPhone works, and how to turn off ads for specific types of chocolate (that was a real question). So, it may be worth asking why Congress keeps pressing big tech with these hearings?
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FDA Plays Defense On COVID-19 Vaccine Approvals
Issues and Insights | Henry Miller, M.S., M.D.
August 12, 2020
Unfortunately, but inevitably, the pandemic has been infected by politics. We can expect intense pressure on the Food and Drug Administration from a White House desperate for good news to provide an “October Surprise” in the form of a vaccine approval, even if it’s premature. According to the New York Times, “the government’s researchers are fearful of political intervention in the coming months and are struggling to ensure that the government maintains the right balance between speed and rigorous regulation.”
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