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Study: Colorado Low Emission Vehicle Standard Would Increase Energy Poverty Without Major Emission Reductions
Wayne Winegarden
July 22, 2019
New analysis from the Pacific Research Institute finds that Colorado’s proposed low emission vehicle standards would impose higher economic costs on poor and working-class communities without generating significant environmental benefits.
“Before acting, policymakers would be wise to look at the experiences of California and New York – states that adopted energy policies similar to what Colorado is considering,” said Dr. Wayne Winegarden. “These government energy mandates have increased energy poverty in communities that can’t afford higher fuel and energy costs."
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Listen to PRI's "Next Round" Podcast
Daniel Hannan - The World Turned Right-Way Up: Prospects for a Stronger Alliance After Brexit
July 22, 2019
Daniel Hannan, Member of the European Parliament for the South East of England, joins us to share his perspective on Brexit and the ongoing political turmoil in the UK. He discusses the prospects for a stronger UK alliance with the United States once it leaves the European Union later this year.
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How Trump Can Replace Obamacare with something 'far better'
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Fox News | Sally C. Pipes
July 24, 2019
On July 9, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit hinted that it might strike down ObamaCare. If it does, then the U.S. Supreme Court will likely have the last word on the law's fate. And it's unclear whether ObamaCare could survive another date with the high court.
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Read PRI's Henry Miller in the Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal | Henry Miller, M.S., M.D. and Kathleen Hefferon
July 18, 2019
Politicians talk a lot about farming but seldom about “pharming,” even though the latter can also have a big impact on Americans’ pocketbooks—and their health. The punny name refers to genetically modifying plants such as corn, rice, tobacco and alfalfa to produce high concentrations of pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Policymakers are Between a Rock and a Hard Spot on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency
Right By the Bay | Evan Harris
July 24, 2019
You may have heard about Libra, Facebook’s newest venture aimed at the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. Facebook released a whitepaper on Libra in June, detailing how the company plans to use Libra as a decentralized blockchain, low-volatility cryptocurrency and smart contract platform to create innovation in financial services.
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Listen to Sally C. Pipes discuss healthcare public options on the Wilkow Majority
The Wilkow Majority SiriusXM | Sally C. Pipes
July 16, 2019
Sally C. Pipes, President and CEO of the Pacific Research Institute, explains that Joe Biden’s public option in his healthcare plan won’t let you keep your insurance on the Wilkow Majority, SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
San Francisco Luncheon and Discussion with National Review's Andrew C. McCarthy
Andrew McCarthy, senior fellow at National Review Institute and a contributing editor at National Review, will speak about the Mueller investigation and his forthcoming book, Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.
Wednesday, August 14
Noon
City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome Street, Grand Salon, 9th Floor
San Francisco
$30 for Sir Antony Fisher Freedom Society members;
$60 for non-members
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Claremont Institute and Pacific Research Institute
present
A 40th Anniversary Celebration Cruise
*Spain, France, Monaco, and Italy*
Sail with us on a remarkable journey from the lush Spanish isle Mallorca to the cosmopolitan elegance of Monte Carlo to the historic and artistic treasures of Florence and Rome, with commentary and reflections on “the Future of America and the West: Liberty, Sovereignty, & Self Government.”
Featuring Michael Anton, Steven F. Hayward, Kishore Jayabalan, Charles Kesler, John O’Sullivan, Sally C. Pipes, Ryan P. Williams, and Andrew Roberts.
October 2 - 10, 2019
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