Allen West on U.S. ISIS Policy
Varney & Co.: NCPA President/CEO Allen West discusses U.S. policy toward ISIS on Varney & Co., calling for stronger leadership and for a clear plan. West says that the Paris attacks are causing a shift in public perception in favor of intervention in the Middle East, to ensure the future safety of American citizens.
Obamacare is Failing; Congress Should Put it Out of Its Misery
Townhall: “Obamacare is failing due to an adverse selection death spiral,” says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick in a Townhall commentary. “The vicious cycle of healthy individuals dropping coverage as their premiums rise too high compared to expected benefits is stymying 2016 Obamacare enrollment projections.”
An Analysis of North Carolina’s Income Tax Changes from 2013 to 2014
According to IRS and Census data, North Carolina gained about $30 billion annually in adjusted gross income (AGI) from 1992 to 2014 due to residents moving in from other states. The …
What do conflict minerals have to do with financial reform?
NCPA: A small statute in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act is wreaking havoc in the Congo, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Senior Fellow David Grantham.
Leading Diverse Cities: Three Texas Mayors in Dallas Dec 4th
NCPA: What does it take to lead a diverse city like Irving, Corpus Christi, or Fort Worth? Three leading Texas mayors will share their thoughts on the rewards and challenges of leading fast-growing, diverse cities, while building their own businesses and engaging in their communities, at a National Center for Policy Analysis luncheon from12:00-1:30pm on December 4th in Dallas, Texas.
Don’t Fall for This Pain Reliever Insurance Scam
Many Americans begin to experience normal aches and pains as they age. They also become increasingly at-risk for a form of heartburn called acid reflux. Drugs to treat acid reflux, including prescription …
Dodd-Frank in the Congo
The consequences of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act can be felt as far away as the Congo. Buried deep within the massive regulatory package is a conflict minerals statute …
ObamaCare enrollment picture isn't rosy
OnewNewsNow: NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick reveals that 2016 ObamaCare enrollment rates are most likely to be exceptionally low due to the high post-subsidy premium and deductible rates in a OneNewsNow story.
Jeb Bush's Plan to Reform Medicare
RealClearPolicy: “Jeb Bush’s Medicare-reform plan embraces changes that will protect and improve the program for current and future beneficiaries,” says NCPA Senior Fellow John R. Graham in a RealClearPolicy commentary. “His plan is to create tax allocation transparency and remove government-set premium bench marks.”
ACA CO-OP failures disappoint, don't surprise
The Washington Examiner: NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick explains that healthcare Co-Ops are failing because they are artificially lowering their prices to gain market share in a Washington Examiner story.
Dodd-Frank Defending Against Another Financial Crisis…in the Congo?
Townhall: The conflict minerals provision tucked deep inside the gigantic Dodd-Frank Act requires manufacturers to determine their use of minerals sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), namely tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold. These minerals can be found in an assortment of products like clothing, electronics and household goods. Why was a manufacturing regulation attached to a financial reform bill? To protect Main Street from Wall Street? Nope. To curb conflict in the Congo.
To Raise Interest Rates, or To Not Raise Rates: That Isn’t the Question
NCPA: By dragging out their decision over whether or not to raise interest rates, the Federal Reserve is fostering economic uncertainty that puts the markets at risk, warns NCPA Senior Fellow David Ranson in a special report.
The Dark Specter of Vietnam
Townhall: NCPA President/CEO Allen West draws parallels between the Vietnam War and current U.S. military operations in the Middle East in a Townhall.com commentary, pointing out recurring policy flaws.
How a Simple Little Pill Ended Up Costing 99 Percent More Than Its Ingredients
The Healthcare Blog: “Pharmaceutical companies are repackaging cheap and readily available ingredients into combination drugs, and charging 99% more than they’re worth,” says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick in a commentary for The Healthcare Blog. “The available ingredients are often available over the counter at a fraction of the cost, and could save consumers thousands of dollars.”
The Fed Is Holding Rates Down for All the Wrong Reasons
In September and October, under intense public scrutiny, the Fed passed up another opportunity to raise short-term interest rates. So the guessing game shifted six weeks forward to the next meeting of …
Dallas City Cable TV Goes HD
NBC 5 News: Dallas City Cable TV has switched over to HD, and now levies a 1% tax on FIOS and U-Verse customers, which “falls disproportionately on households with the lower income,” says NCPA Senior Fellow Pamela Villarreal in an NBC 5 News interview.
National Center for Policy Analysis Names John Carona to Board
NCPA: The National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) is pleased to announce that former state Senator John Carona has joined the NCPA Board of Directors.
John J. Carona, Sr.
John J. Carona, Sr. John Carona’s modest upbringing in East Dallas taught him the value of a dollar and an appreciation for the hard work it takes to earn it. …
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Adapt or Die: Leadership Principles from an American General
NCPA: Retired Lieutenant General Rick Lynch will share his thoughts on the Middle East, national security, military force structures, and adaptive leadership principles he learned during his decades of military service at a National Center for Policy Analysis luncheon on November 3rd in Dallas, Texas.
Tale of Two Hospitals: Parkland and the Veterans Administration
Townhall: NCPA Senior Fellow David Grantham illustrates the disparity between successful local, multi-funded projects and inefficient large scale, federally executed productions in a Townhall.com commentary.
The U.S. Is The Third Lowest Health Spender Of 13 Developed Countries
Forbes: NCPA Senior Fellow John Graham dispels the main stream conclusion that the adoption of a “universal” health system would reduce the cost of U.S. health care in a Forbes commentary.