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02 Jul
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NEWS RELEASE: Administration Moves To Potentially Ban 7-OH

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a statement declaring its intent to classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (commonly referred to as “7-OH”) as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. An organic compound derived from the kratom plant, ...

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30 Jun
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Statement On Supreme Court Ruling in 14th Amendment Case

WASHINGTON, DC – The Hispanic Leadership Fund today issued a statement from its president Mario H Lopez regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Barbara: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for the Constitution, for originalist jurisprudence, and ...

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15 Jun
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Private Sector Investment Can Both Strengthen Energy Infrastructure And Benefit Consumers

Americans are justifiably concerned about energy prices. Two in three Americans report bill increases over the past year, and three in four worry that costs will continue to rise. Without a corresponding increase in supply, those fears will become reality. ...

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27 May
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“Right To Repair” Comes With Risks And Unintended Consequences

With increased focus on affordability, some policymakers around the country have taken up the “right to repair” mantra.  States have introduced right to repair legislation designed to give consumers more options for fixing the products they own.   This is ...

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21 May
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Voter Concern About Alzheimer’s Disease Exemplifies General Worries About Healthcare Costs And Coverage

Healthcare continues to be a top issue for Americans.  In fact, medical costs now beat out both rent and food as the public’s top budgetary concern.  Issues about access to treatments and insurance coverage are deeply intertwined in these concerns.  For ...

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14 May
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Getting the CLARITY Act Right: Protecting Main Street and Community Banks

The Senate Banking Committee is marking up the CLARITY Act today.  Senators have an important choice: will the legislation strengthen both innovation and Main Street finance, or will it end up hurting local economies by undermining the community banks that are vital ...

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11 May
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Commonsense Housing Policy Starts with Modernizing Title Insurance

Housing affordability is driving urgent efforts to modernize the mortgage and refinancing process. Among these, the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Title Acceptance Pilot stands out as a reform that delivers real benefits for homeowners. By targeting outdated title risk practices, this pilot program is paving the ...

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25 Mar
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Modernizing America’s Telecom Networks Is A No Brainer

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote on a network modernization plan at its March 26 Open Meeting.  The decision will shape the country’s digital future and be a cornerstone for the 21st century economy. Outdated rules have ...

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