Net neutrality is not the easiest subject to comprehend and digest, and as a result, there is a lot of misinformation circulating the internet about this hotly debated topic. Discussions about net neutrality surfaced in December 2017 when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to overturn the 2015 Open Internet Order set in place by … Continue reading
Category Archives: Politics
Regulations have been reduced under the Trump Administration – What is the potential impact on the economy?
Donald Trump’s presidency has opened up the door for deregulation at the federal level. This has had an impact on several industries. Now, given that these deregulatory actions are recent, the ramifications of these actions are ongoing and should continue to be analyzed. Nevertheless, the potential effect can be determined based on what is known … Continue reading
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act May Help Families Address Education Costs
The Trump administration embraced a decidedly pro-school choice stance with the selection of Devos for Secretary of Education, but Donald Trump originally voiced his personal support for the issue in the 2016 election season. He claimed that were he to become president, states would have the chance to put up to $20 billion in federal … Continue reading
A Chance For Bipartisan Banking Deregulation
The Trump Administration has made reforming financial regulation a goal for 2018. Surprisingly, its Democrats that are helping push the effort towards the finish line. Legislation is currently being discussed to roll back Dodd-Frank, a signature bill passed under the Obama Administration that introduced drastic regulations to the banking industry. This bipartisan effort is seeking … Continue reading
Why The DACA Deadlock Is Bad For Both Parties & The Country
Ever since President Trump announced the end of DACA last September, the program has become an even more volatile issue for Congress. Implacability on both sides continues, and the only certain outcomes are uncertainty for DACA recipients with an added negative impact for the U.S. economy. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was conceived … Continue reading
Millennials Like Free Trade but Don’t Like Capitalism
Introduction In the coming election cycle, millennials will surpass baby boomers as the largest voting bloc in the United States. For this reason, pundits, pollsters, and political parties are trying to figure what millennials support and what millennials oppose. A new Pew Research Center survey reveals that one issue millennials support is free trade. … Continue reading
The (Slow) Rise of Solar
Within the field of electricity production, solar power is one of the most popular topics. Surveys show that Americans are very supportive of solar, and investments in solar are rising. Despite all the hype, solar energy represents less than 1% of U.S. electricity production. Why is solar so big, yet so small? A Slow Rise The … Continue reading
340B Violations Signal a Need for Increased Program Oversight
The opaque and loosely administered nature of the Medicare 340B drug-pricing program has lead to speculation over the appropriate use of program savings. Originally designed as a way to help patients save money on their prescription drugs, the 340B program is now criticized for failing to deliver those savings directly to consumer medications. Furthermore, a … Continue reading
China / National Security / Politics / Trade
Hold My Beer: Aluminum and National Security
Background Beer is good , beer is american. To protect the interests of beer drinkers and beer producers everywhere, primary aluminum must be excluded from the Section 232 investigation, otherwise it risks endangering the business of local brewers, packagers, and raises prices for consumers. On April 26, 2017 Department of Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross, initiated … Continue reading
Desalination and the Future of Water Consumption
Desalination has received more attention in recent years as many countries have adopted the process to provide clean water to their population. Freshwater resources continue to deplete at unsustainable rates, amplifying concerns over future “water wars.” Only 1% of the world’s population currently relies on desalinated water, with a total of over 18,000 desalination plants. Current … Continue reading
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