De Leon Pushes CA Into Atmosphere of Climate Change Regulations With SB 350
Flashreport: Prius automobiles are a source of some of the worst pollution in North America because of the car’s batteries, says NCPA research in a Flashreport article.
Unbelievable! Congress Can't Find $30 Billion For Medical Device Excise Tax Repeal
Forbes: Congress may be on the verge of repealing Obamacare’s medical device tax, which will reduce funding for Obamacare by $24 billion, says NCPA Senior Fellow John R. Graham in a Forbes commentary.
Lawrence Pivnick
Contributing Fellow Lawrence Pivnick M.D., J.D. is a physician, attorney and novelist. Dr. Pivnick practiced family medicine in Dallas, Texas, for 36 years and law for 20 years, before retiring …
Showdown on the Las Vegas Strip: Donald Trump vs. Marco Rubio at Planet Hollywood
Breitbart: “Principles are starting to matter over politics…people want the right type of solutions,” said NCPA President/CEO Allen West in a Breitbart interview at Freedom Fest.
A Greek Tragedy: Could Federal Debt Turn the United States into Greece?
Townhall.com: The U.S. will soon be in the same position as Greece, unless a realistic debt reduction plan is followed, warns NCPA President/CEO Allen West and Research Associate Geno Lattus in a Townhall.com commentary.
Cherylyn Harley LeBon Joins the NCPA
NCPA: The National Center for Policy Analysis is pleased to welcome former Republican National Committee spokesman Cherylyn Harley LeBon as its newest Contributing Fellow.
Blood Tests Could Soon Be As Easy As A Trip To Walgreens
The Huffington Post: The ability for consumers to receive finger-prick blood tests in Walgreens stores means that millions of Americans could have easy, convenient access to low-cost blood tests, without having to visit a doctor first, says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick in a Huffington Post article.
E. Gaylon McCollough
Contributing Fellow E. Gaylon McCollough, M.D. and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is the founder and head of the McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Dr. …
Cherylyn LeBon
Contributing Fellow Cherylyn Harley LeBon writes about a variety of issues including regulation, legal issues and education. She previously served in the Bush Administration, as Special Assistant for Congressional and …
Other states, research demonstrate safety of campus carry, despite detractors' doubts
The Daily Texan: The original 1995 Texas concealed carry law has yielded a major reduction in Texas crime as a 2000 report from the NCPA suggested in a Daily Texan article.
Allen West: When We Cut Our Army, Iran Believes They Have the Upper-Hand
FOX News Radio: Reducing U.S. troops in Iraq directly affects our authoritative stance during the Iran nuclear negotiations, said NCPA President/CEO Allen West on FOX News Radio’s Kilmeade and Friends.
Gen. Dunford’s Confirmation Hearing Set for Thursday
NCPA: General Joseph Dunford’s long history of exemplary service and experience make him an excellent choice for the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said NCPA President/CEO Allen West ahead of Dunford’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, July 9th.
Caution: 21st Century Cures Act Has Suspicious Payment Plan
Investor’s Business Daily: The 21st Century Cures Act is designed to streamline the process for inventing new medicines, but if passed it will authorize a new mandatory spending program, warn NCPA President/CEO Allen West and Senior Fellow John R. Graham in an Investor’s Business Daily commentary.
What ACA ruling means for Covered California
Orange County Register: In light of the recent ACA ruling, NCPA Senior Fellow John R. Graham predicts that California will rid itself of “Covered California,” its problematic state exchange, and transfer its operations to Healthcare.gov in an Orange County Register commentary.
Federal Transportation Reform
The federal law governing surface transportation policy is up for renewal in 2015, presenting an opportunity for the House and the Senate to create a more free-market-oriented transportation policy. Though Congress could adopt a short-term funding extension, it should consider permanent reforms to improve the efficiency of federal surface transportation spending, and reallocate responsibilities between the federal government, and state and local authorities. Seven recommendations for such reforms are outlined below.
Iran Nuclear Deal
FOX News: NCPA President/CEO Allen West discusses the upcoming Iran Nuclear Deal in a FOX News interview.
Rand Paul’s ‘fair and flat’ tax proposal
The Washington Times: Senator Rand Paul’s “fair and flat” tax plan hits all the right notes: greater simplicity, lower rates and a more competitive system of corporate taxation, say NCPA President/CEO Allen West and Research Associate Jacob Kohlhepp in a Washington Times commentary.
A Chronology of the Financial Crisis
Most Americans did not recognize that the United States had a financial problem until 2007. When people recognized the problem, it was seen as a subprime mortgage issue. In fact, on January 4, 2008, the American Dialect Society voted “subprime” as the word of the year for 2007. Evidence of the impending crisis, however, emerged years earlier.
Confederate Flag
FOX News: NCPA President/CEO Allen West discusses the manufactured political frenzy in regards to the Confederate flag on FOX News.
No way out for employers on health benefits
Indianapolis Business Journal: Employer-based health benefits have been restored as jobs have started to come back, says NCPA Senior Fellow John R. Graham in an Indianapolis Business Journal article.
What if you get sick while traveling abroad?
Consumer Reports: Though most big health insurers advertise coverage for emergency and urgent care abroad, your policy may only offer the bare minimum, says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick in a Consumer Reports article.
New NCPA wears daily reminders of God, country and family
The Dallas Morning News: The President/CEO of the NCPA, Allen West, explains how he honors God, family and country daily in an interview with Dallas Morning News’ Biz Beat Blog.