Impact of the Waxman-Markey Climate Change Legislation on Mississippi
by David Kreutzer, Ph.D., Karen Campbell, Ph.D., William W. Beach, Ben Lieberman and Nicolas Loris (more…)
We should be careful in criticizing government proposals to ration health care. In every other area of government, we want rationing. We want our leaders to decide on priorities and find the least expensive, most efficient way to fulfill and pay for them. We argue that government should eliminate high-cost, low-result expenses. (more…)
Those of us who oppose the government's take-over of the health care system are often labeled as cold-hearted, lacking sympathy for those who have health problems that are hereditary or otherwise not the patient's fault. (more…)
The health care plan moving through Congress is a direct violation of the fundamental principle of governing: that government is to protect rights, not create them. (more…)
Climate and Cost: Clearing the Airwaves
By Dean Nelson
[Click here to see the Cornwall Alliance's talking points on Cap & Trade.] (more…)
Economic Impact of Waxman Markey Cap-and-Trade Bill
Through extensive economic modeling of the "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009",--a Heritage Foundation--analysis shows economic losses at the national, state and congressional district level.
Health insurance is one of the largest expenses for businesses, government, and families. There are lots of reasons for that, most of which have to do with government actions that inhibit innovation and competition - two of the primary elements that lead to improved quality and lower price in other service sectors. (more…)
The Rationale for a Statewide Health Insurance Exchange
by Robert E. Moffit, Ph.D.
Summary: The Mississippi Legislature has options available under current federal law to improve the affordability and availability of private health insurance coverage, with little to no government funding required.
If you've heard many of these commentaries, you know where our organization stands on issues and principles. But there are some things you might not be aware of. (more…)