Jeffrey Miron and Jacob Winter Much debate exists about whether the US tax and transfer system unfairly benefits wealthy people at the expense…
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Evaluating PDUFA: Paying for FDA Drug-Application Reviewers by Charging User Fees
Michael F. Cannon A congressional staffer recently asked about the performance of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including the Prescription Drug User…
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Growth in wholesale prices of general goods rose to its highest in a year in January as elevated prices after the Christmas holidays…
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Chris Edwards Congress should cut federal spending to reduce massive budget deficits. One target for reform should be business subsidies—often called corporate welfare—which…
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As the United States Cracks Down on Fentanyl Smuggling, New Drugs and Suppliers Emerge
Jeffrey A. Singer The Drug Enforcement Administration reported last year that its heroin seizures decreased by almost 70 percent, while its fentanyl seizures…
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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Thursday that it will enforce a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) scheme for pork in Metro…
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Palawan council approves 50-year mining permit freeze; awaiting governor’s signature
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE provincial council of Palawan approved a 50-year moratorium on new mining applications, with the measure now…
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By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE furniture industry said it needs government support to break into new markets, citing the expense of…
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THE Philippine Independent Power Producers Association, Inc. (PIPPA) said on Thursday that its members are hoping to resolve the problem of power plant…
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TAIHEIYO Cement Philippines, Inc. has notified the government of plans to enhance its distribution system on Luzon, the Department of Trade and Industry…