The New York Times: The New York Times cites NCPA research which determined that in terms of energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions, reusable bags are actually worse for the environment in the long run than their plastic counterparts.
Forbes: “Weak GDP growth and downward revisions for payroll jobs in July, August, and September were key factors in the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates low,” says NCPA Senior Fellow Bob McTeer in a Forbes commentary.
The Street: “Consumers are making critical mistakes when shopping for healthcare coverage because they’re only looking at the monthly payments, and aren’t taking the time to compare other information. This is made especially difficult by unfriendly and cluttered provider web sites,” says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick in an article at The Street.
The Orange County Register: NCPA Senior Fellow John Graham discusses the budget deficit and the high marginal income tax imposed by Medi-Cal, and builds a case for replacing them with a fixed dollar federal tax, in a commentary in The Orange County Register.
Varney & Co.: NCPA President/CEO Allen West discusses the implications of the Russians airstrikes in Syria in a Varney & Co. interview on the Fox Business channel.
The Hill: According to NCPA Senior Fellow John R. Graham’s commentary at The Hill, allowing health insurers to sell health coverage across state lines has no effect on insurance premiums – but remains popular as a Republican sound bite.
CNS News: Since the Electronic Health Records Incentive Programs are having so many implementation issues, NCPA Contributing Fellow Lawrence Pivnik suggests alternative, more easily implementable, and more private alternatives for storing patient information, in a CNS News story.
American Pharmacy News: “Wholesale generic drugs are facing less market competition, which is driving up their prices,” says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick in an American Pharmacy News story.