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@consumerpal 's analysis argues that policymakers risk overlooking more significant contributors to youth mental health challenges—including sleep deprivation, socioeconomic conditions, family environment, and broader social factors—by focusing primarily on social media regulation.
Read the full report by @gq_pablo here: theamericanconsumer.org/2026…
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Studies show that #vaping is 95% safer than #smoking and effective in getting smokers to quit. With smokers high at risk from the #coronavirus, closing vape shops will be a huge mistake. See, realclearpublicaffairs.com/a…
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🚨 Read our latest by @RealSchererLuck in @feeonline
- FEE: Labor Department’s New Rule Is Bad News for Independent Contractors.
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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FDA needs to stop its foot-dragging. E-cigarettes and vaping are much safer than cigarettes. Here is our latest blog --
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🚨 Read our latest by @IsaacSchick76 in @reason - Debunking Antitrust Assumptions: More Concentration in an Industry Doesn't Necessarily Mean Higher Prices.
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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The Bipartisan #Tax bill represents a good deal for businesses, workers, and families. When it comes to the floor for a vote, we urge all lawmakers to support this pro-consumer legislation. Read more about our support here:
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🚭 Teen vaping rates have declined since the pandemic, challenging claims of a 'vaping epidemic.' Rather than restricting adult access to vaping, let's enforce existing laws to prevent underage use. Read more at rb.gy/hitc8! 💨👦👧 #Vaping #TeenSmoking #EnforceLaws
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5G is coming and the states need to get ready -- morningconsult.com/opinions/…
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Here is our new study: "How Regulations Endanger the Public Health: A Review of the Evidence on E-Cigarette Risks and Benefits, and Policy Missteps"
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#vape #vaping @usafliam #Tobacco
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🚨 Read our latest by @IsaacSchick76 - The History of Antitrust and the Development of “The Right Stuff.”
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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Regulators have used 'the teen smoking epidemic' as an excuse to regulate vaping products out of existence. A new @Consumerpal white paper refutes this epidemic, read more here: rb.gy/urh2r @RealSchererLuck
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🚨 Read Trey Price's latest in @econstandard - Junk Fees are Ill-Defined and the New Rule Will Hurt the Gig Economy.
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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California’s Prop. 31 will undermine tobacco harm reduction efforts by banning flavored e-cigarettes, Nigel Reid writes for Medium.
“Allowing the free sale of alternatives that pose lower levels of harm is a safer solution.”
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Listen Up States: Don't Stifle Investment For Consumer Broadband Wireless Services via @forbes forbes.com/sites/stevepocias…
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The Health Crisis Michael Bloomberg is Making Worse; No, Not That One
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Vaping taxes are regressive and counterproductive to the public health. The proposed Congressional tax is regressive and will keep more people smoking tobacco:
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🚨 American Consumer Institute Opposes Further Swipe Fee Price Controls. @StevePociask
Read more here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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🚨 Read @IsaacSchick76 's latest - FTC and DOJ Claims Don’t Pass Scrutiny.
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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Coalition of policy think tanks submits comments on the need to expand credit risk transfers to protect consumers. theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
@consumerpal @GroverNorquist @taxreformer @Protectaxpayers @ceidotorg @60PlusAssoc @60PlusFNDN @FreedomWorks @raylehmann @RSI @AAF @HispLeadFund @NTU @pete @CASE_forAmerica
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When Politicians Cap Interest Rates, They Put a Bull's Eye on Borrowers realclearmarkets.com/article… @rc_markets
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Leading economists warn ‘Medicare for All’ would trigger shortages, stifle innovation - go.shr.lc/2WDUE2k - @washtimes @SayNo2SocialMed
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Coalition letter opposes changes to Section 230 as part of the as part of the National Defense Authorization Act theamericanconsumer.org/?p=1…
@LibertasUtah @AFPhq @PatHedger18 @djheakin @jrhuddles @melugin_p @PelicanInst @pye @NetChoice @jeffreywestling @BrandonNTU
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🚨 STUDY RELEASE: ACI Releases Groundbreaking Study on the Impact of Vaping as a Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy. @JustinLeventhal
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There's overwhelming evidence that excessive #taxes and #regulations on #vape products reduce consumer choice and, most tragically, cost lives:
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5G Investment Will increase Jobs and Benefit Consumers, Without Costing Taxpayers A Dime via @forbes forbes.com/sites/stevepocias…
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Today’s declaratory ruling is a win for consumers. Here is our statement -- theamericanconsumer.org/?p=1…
@afdaley @KrisPusok @usafliam
Supporting our pro-consumer, anti-robotext decision is a broad coalition, including a bipartisan group of 20 state attorneys general, Nat’l Org of Black County Officials, @GovWaste, @AEI, @consumerpal, & many others.
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🚨 Read our latest by Kristen Walker in @townhallcom - "Put a Cap on Shareholder Activism."
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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🚨 JOB OPENING: Director of Finance and Operations
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#FCC Commissioner @mikeofcc's letter to the @POTUS is right on the mark. We need more mid-band #Spectrum for #5G to serve consumers, and the #DoD's unused spectrum is where to start.
See my letter to @realDonaldTrump urging him to personally use his unique skills to free more mid-band spectrum from DoD. 5G is absolutely vital for U.S. success. C-Band & CBRS are not enough. Only @POTUS can make this happen!
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Based on cross-elasticities, policy should lead smokers to safer products, rather than encouraging them to smoke. Taxing e-cigarettes is just an attempt to raise revenue, even at the cost lives.
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Many thanks to
@HispLeadFund
@Andrew_Langer
@60PlusFNDN
@CASE_forAmerica
@NTU
@FoF_Liberty
@Protectaxpayers
@60PlusAssoc
@AltAltLeft
@RSI
@IPI
for partnering with us in taking this important stand in favor of unleashing American energy!
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🔍🇺🇸 Empower the biggest group in America—the consumer! 🛒🤝 This #GivingTuesday, support policies that prioritize YOU. 💼💵 Your voice shapes change! 🌐✨ #ConsumerPower #PolicyMatters #GivingForChange
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🚨 Read our latest by @RealSchererLuck in @townhallcom - Closing the Digital Divide Should Be More Important Than Playing Favorites.
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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Thank you Chairman @AjitPaiFCC
.@consumerpal @drj_policy @ceidotorg @tgiovanetti
@Pelicans_tech @Eric_Peterson_ @JoinLincoln @ZacharyGraves @DigitalLiberty @taxreformer @LessGovtC3 @Heritage_Action: We applaud @AjitPaiFCC
and his team for outlining a solid proposal to auction the C-band spectrum in 2020.
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NEW from @O_McPS for @NRO:
“In the words of Marie Antoinette: If consumers can’t buy the vehicles they want, let them drive Teslas.”
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🎃📜🔪 What do Halloween and regulatory policy have in common? Let's discuss! Find out why the phrase "death by a thousand cuts" perfectly describes our current regulatory state. 🕷️👻 #Halloween #Regulation #ConsumerProtection #BusinessImpact #SpookySeason @tzduren
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🎙️ In case you missed it! Host Isaac Schick and guest Pete Sepp discuss the vital role of the R&D tax credit in fostering innovation and economic growth on the Policy-ish podcast. As Congress negotiates, the urgency for a deal becomes clear. 🌐🔍 #PolicyPodcast #TaxChanges #EconomicGrowth 📈✨ shorturl.at/TWYZ9
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With such abundant energy resources, America shouldn’t be struggling to provide consumers with energy at affordable prices.
The federal offshore wind, oil and gas leasing process needs urgent congressional reform.
Read our new coalition letter:
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This study shows how policies that #tax and ban e-cigarettes unquestionably produce poor health outcomes for American #consumers. These are approaches policymakers should regret.
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Incoming #railroad regulators should protect consumer benefits thehill.com/opinion/technolo… #freight
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🚨 ACI Statement on the Spectrum Pipeline Act. @StevePociask
Read more here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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This video explains the great lesson on why goverment price regulation does not work. Let's never repeat this mistake: freedomworks.org/content/how…
@ntu @FreedomWorks @marcscribner @O_McPS @usafliam @EdwardLonge @KrisPusok
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Coalition files with the FCC in opposition to the MVDDS Petition --
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@DigitalLiberty @taxreformer @pye @KrisPusok @andashleysays @60PlusAssoc @ntu @CASE_forAmerica @CFandP @GroverNorquist @BrandonNTU @ThomasASchatz @FreedomWorks @GovWaste
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The White House’s account-based digital currency proposal fails to capture the appeal of token-based blockchains, @IsaacSchick76 writes.
“Biden’s CBDC would model the existing inefficiencies of the status quo.”
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The Department of Defense should not build and run our 5G network. That would be a big policy mistake, and a taxpayer waste of money that would bring years of delays and costs for consumers.
See this coalition letter:
theamericanconsumer.org/?p=1…
@KrisPusok @DigitalLiberty
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The ongoing #WritersStrike is causing significant disruptions in the entertainment industry, affecting writers and businesses that rely on content production. But are their demands even worth it? @isaacschick76 explains more 🎥📺💼 #EntertainmentIndustry #BusinessImpact
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🎥📊📈 Are consumers really better off than they were? Dive into the census data to find out why ACI defends consumers everywhere! #IncomeInequality #Poverty #ConsumerRights #CensusData #ImprovingLives @tzduren
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ACI has been entirely consistent with the positions we have held in the past.
The FDA has dragged its feet in getting approval for legitimate American products. Meanwhile, they have turned a blind eye to fake Chinese and counterfeit alternatives. ACI has consistently voiced support for harm reduction, and we will continue to do so.
The American Consumer Institute previously agreed with Dick Durbin and called for a crackdown on disposable vapes because their presence was "unfair" to other manufacturers (because consumers care a ton about big corporations being treated fairly).
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Unlock the insights on OPM's pivotal role in higher education. 📊 Explore the findings now: shorturl.at/jsw13 📷 #OnlineEducation #StudentSuccess @RealSchererLuck
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The White House #NSS announcement today fails to take into account that government currently controls 600% more key bands than the commercial sector. A National Spectrum Strategy is a good first step, but we can do more.
As we’ve said before, securing our 21st-century future means rethinking spectrum policy. 5G, economic strength, and innovation are the new pillars of national security. Let's bridge the gap and safeguard our digital era. #SpectrumPolicy csis.org/analysis/modernizin…
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🛒🌍 Discover how Joseph Broz Tito, the communist dictator of Yugoslavia, embraced capitalism with a twist! 🥩🧀 Explore the concept of "Coca-Cola socialism" and the power of choice in a capitalist society. 🍽️🔴 #Capitalism #FreeMarket #CocaColaSocialism @IsaacSchick76
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Here is a list of taxes resulting from Net Neutrality theamericanconsumer.org/?p=7…
@rwindependence @AjitPaiFCC @EdHillDC @jtkahle #NetNeutrality
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Video: How Ending Price Regulation Benefitted Consumers theamericanconsumer.org/?p=1…
#staggers40
@reason @ceidotorg @NTU @FreedomWorks
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Price dereg lef to a 44% reduction in rail prices and an annual $10 billion consumer benefit! Let's never repeat this mistake:
see the video here:
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@ntu @FreedomWorks @marcscribner @O_McPS @usafliam @EdwardLonge @KrisPusok @ceidotorg
@petesepp
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E-commerce could be revolutionized by 5G and virtual reality technology — if policymakers allow it aei.org/publication/e-commer…
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What happens when ESG and Antitrust collide? 🌍💼💥 In our latest video, we take a journey with Kim Kardashian and explain the intriguing world where sustainability and competition sometimes collide. Don't miss it! 📽️🤔 #esg #antitrust #kimkardashian @tzduren
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Policies should be judged on efficacy, not good intentions. The residents of #Massachusetts and elsewhere deserve better than these misguided #tax policies.
"Why Taxing #E-Cigarettes Is Backfiring for States and Consumers"
insidesources.com/why-taxing…
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The time is now for the agency and department heads of each of America’s public health institutions — the CDC, FDA, HHS, NIH, and the rest — to demand that their subordinates comply with @POTUS’s evidence-based policymaking memorandum, or Congress should step in.
Time to Enforce President Biden’s Scientific Integrity Memorandum realclearhealth.com/articles…
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🚨 Read our latest by @RealSchererLuck on how network slicing could be collateral damage with net neutrality! shorturl.at/qrFK1
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🎥 Uncover the hidden force that toppled communism! 🌍💣 Explore the journey from nuclear arsenals to grocery stores – prepare to be amazed! #Communism #HistoricalShift #RetailRevolution #EasternEurope #ColdWarTriumph @IsaacSchick76
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Want to Spur #5G Investment? Reduce Small Cell Fees -- dailycaller.com/2018/09/25/w… … @dailycaller #FCC @AjitPaiFCC @mikeofcc @EvanS_FCC @BrendanCarrFCC @nathanleamerfcc
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The TEAM Act claims to address the deficiencies of other antitrust proposals, but would actually codify the same “big is bad” ideology, @SchickSchick1 writes.
“The substance of the TEAM Act would give regulators the tools to overlook consumer interests.”
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🚀 2023 has been an absolute blast! 🎉 With such a successful year, ACI is placed to have a fantastic 2024! 😎 #ACI2023
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We had an excellent panel event today on the Hill dealing with online security and privacy. Kudos to @KrisPusok @TimSparapani @tstruble @AnneLHobson @castrotech
Thanks for the great discussion!
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🤨 🔍 Analyzing Lina Khan's FTC Chairmanship: Critics wonder, 'Does she even go here?' as her approach appeared to diverge from the Consumer Welfare Standard. What's the real impact of this departure on consumers and competition policy? #FTC #ConsumerWelfareStandard @tzduren
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The place for politics isn’t at the @fcc, it’s in Congress. - @FSFthinktank wrapping up today’s timely & informative #NNFacts panel. Thank you to our great panelists.
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Strand Consult’s @RoslynLayton discusses how the ACP is a “hand up not a hand out.” The ACP enables Americans to start a business online, learn a new skill, and utilize the range of amazing, available services that help people improve their lives.
Over 18 million households and have enrolled in the ACP! Former FCC Commissioner @MPORielly emphasizes, “it’s not an R or D issue, and it's not a red or blue issue. It applies to all Americans.”
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At yesterday’s event, @RandPaul highlighted the Senate antitrust bills’ failure to protect consumers.
Panelists @MalenaDailey, @aurelienportues and @JamesCz19 shared that the protectionist proposals target companies by size & are a low priority for ordinary Americans
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🚨 Statement on FTC Lawsuit Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger.
Read more here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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🏭 Why do free markets create the best outcome for consumers? 🤔💡 Discover the truth behind price controls and government solutions. Stay informed with ACI! #freemarkets #consumerpolicy #pricecontrols #antitrust #government #consumerprotection @IsaacSchick76
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“This mismatch between supply and demand is evident in the persistently higher gasoline prices of the past two years.”
Watch @O_McPS unpack the causes of inflation in energy costs in his testimony before Congress:
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Time to Enforce President Biden’s Scientific Integrity Memorandum realclearhealth.com/articles…
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Does Apple really run everything? 🤔 No competition? Big company never fails? Let's take a closer look! #TechTalk #Apple #Samsung #competition @IsaacSchick76
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And a special thanks to @MarshaBlackburn for her remarks, as well as our moderator @KrisPusok and our excellent panelists -- @drturnerlee, @Ashkhen, and @neil_chilson -- for an informative session. #OpenInternet #ConsumerPrivacy
The “21st Century Internet Governance: Discussion on #Privacy & #NetNeutrality” panel today from @consumerpal.
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ACI's podcast with @ProfWrightGMU.
Conservatives and liberals shouldn't use #antitrust to resolve political issues with #BigTech. It shows a profound misunderstanding of antitrust regulation in protecting consumers and competitive markets. theamericanconsumer.org/?p=1… @KrisPusok
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Today's @SenateCommerce hearing highlights the critical importance of getting our spectrum policy back on track and reallocating federally held spectrum for commercial use.
Read more: commerce.senate.gov/2024/3/s…
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A Federal Reserve proposal to lower debit card interchange fees will harm small financial institutions AND consumers. Read the statement: shorturl.at/fikTW
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We can only lead the world in #5G if we get the regulations and investments right - @WIAorg’s Jonathan Adelstein #TheLostEconomy
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Join our team as a Communications Associate at ACI!
Help us shape the narrative on vital tech, antitrust, health and financial policy issues. If you're a detail-oriented communicator passionate about free-market policies, we want you!
Apply now: shorturl.at/cARSZ
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Regulations could delay $1.2 TRILLION in consumer benefits from #5G wireless investment. broadcastingcable.com/news/w…
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The Economic Benefits of the Affordable Connectivity Program featuring tech policy experts, @MPORielly, @RoslynLayton, and @FSFthinktank’s Randy May. Tune in to learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program’s positive impact and why its deserves extended funding.
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Excited for the new iPhone?📱 Curious about the new streaming service? 📺 Forget it! The FTC is putting a hold on innovation. @IsaacSchick76 explains more! 🎮 #FTC #mergers #innovation
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ACI is also proud to sign onto this coalition letter expressing alarm at the NTIA’s brazen attempt to force states to engage in rate regulation as a condition of receiving BEAD funding.
Federal law strictly prohibits this type of price fixing, undermining broadband expansion and ultimately harming consumers!
Was pleased to sign this @taxreformer-led coalition letter opposing @NTIAgov's illegal broadband rate regulation in the BEAD program.
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Questions loom regarding CFPB fellowship program. @IsaacSchick76
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🚨 Read our latest by @realscherer in @rc_markets - Real Clear Markets: Airline Deregulation Has Been a Remarkable Success.
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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🎉 A round of applause for our Intern, Reilly! 🌟 Your hard work, creativity, and positive vibes have made a lasting impact. 🚀 Thank you for being a fantastic part of our team. Wishing you nothing but success on your next adventure! #InternAppreciation #ThankYouReilly🌟
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Despite numerous attempts, FTC Chair Lina Khan's persistent failed attempts at litigation seem to be running aground, proving that the FTC has abandoned protecting consumers. 💥💰 #Antitrust #Failure @IsaacSchick76
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An Upside-Down Mortgage Rule theamericanconsumer.org/2023…
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🚨 Read our latest by @IsaacSchick76 in @feeonline - Development of Robot Lawnmowers Will Be Delayed Thanks to New Antitrust Ruling.
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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ICYMI: @tzduren recently published in @CompPolicyInt a piece that discusses the recent use of incipiency within antitrust enforcement and explains how it creates unpredictability.
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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Interest rate caps on short-term loans may be deterring banks from offering much-needed loans to the unbanked and underbanked.
Read more from @southwestpolicy:
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Restrictions on small-dollar loans work to legalize redlining and discriminate against the most vulnerable groups of Americans? insidesources.com/restrictin…
@KrisPusok @ceidotorg @AmerComm @taxreformer @GroverNorquist @GovWaste @FreedomWorks @Heritage_Action @Protectaxpayers
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Here quite an interesting recording and transcript of @KrisPusok's interview with former @FTC Commissioner @ProfWrightGMU on #antitrust and #BigTech... a very timely topic.
theamericanconsumer.org/?p=1…
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🏛️ Government isn't the only tool for protecting competition! Discover alternative approaches in our latest article: shorturl.at/rNU13 💼🛠️ #Competition #Government #AmericanConsumer - @tzduren
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🚨 ACI Event on Consumer Credit Challenges and Policy Solutions! Make sure you RSVP at the link below.
shorturl.at/bfwL8
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"Google and Meta provide a valuable service to news outlets by connecting them with their readers. Making these platforms pay for doing so only provides encouragement to stop." Read more here: rb.gy/aao34
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🚨 Read our latest by @IsaacSchick76 - Don’t Buy the Hype, But Don’t Kill the Dream Either.
Read it here: theamericanconsumer.org/2024…
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