News Releases/Media Advisories
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Jan 18, 2012 Pipeline Rejection From Obama Is Blow To Economy
Keystone Pipeline Already Was Deemed Environmentally Sound
NCPA: In response to the Obama administration's rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline project, National Center for Policy Analysis Senior Fellow H. Sterling Burnett issued the following statement.
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Dec 13, 2011 Widespread Drug Shortages Projected to Worsen
Administration Orders to FDA Likely to Aggravate Shortfall
NCPA Study - The major cause of the recent drug shortages can be directly linked to excessive government price regulations and the shortage is projected to get worse, according to a report released today from the National Center for Policy Analysis
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Nov 09, 2011 NCPA Study: Social Security Reforms That Cut Benefits: May Not Be All That Bad For Younger Workers
NCPA: Most Social Security reform proposals would result in fewer benefits for future retirees. However, if the program pays out less in benefits there is an offsetting gain: payroll taxes needed from younger workers to support the program will be lower than they would be to fully fund benefits under the current program.
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Oct 25, 2011 International Land Development Restrictions Drive Up Housing Costs
“Smart Growth” Not So Smart Overseas
NCPA - The rapid rise of housing costs in the international market is the focus of a new brief released today from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
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Oct 25, 2011 First Conference on Rare Earths, Critical Metals, Energy and National Security in Washington, D.C. On Nov. 2
Congressional, DOD, DOE, Policy and Other Experts to Speak
NCPA - The first of its kind, this conference will explore the direct link between the U.S. rare earths supply and the nation's safety, as well as policy proposals to decrease our dependence on foreign suppliers, improve our domestic energy production, and enhance our national security. It is sponsored by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
NCPA in the News
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Feb 06, 2012 Other voices: Plastic bag bans hold hidden costs
Waste & Recycling News: In a Waste & Recycling News column, H. Sterling Burnett condemns the decision to ban plastic bags.
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Feb 02, 2012 It's time to protect our rights -- and our economy -- by ending health care mandates
FoxNews.com: NCPA research is quoted by Steve Forbes and Rob McKenna in their op-ed on ending health care mandates.
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Feb 01, 2012 Congressional Research Service: Courts Could Force HHS to Implement CLASS Act, Despite Its Insolvency
Forbes: Forbes' s Avik Roy praises Dr. Goodman's ideas to encourage private-sector participation in long-term care insurance.
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Feb 01, 2012 Kansas Cashing in on Fracking
Heartlander: In his latest Heartlander commentary, H. Sterling Burnett applauds Kansas for adopting the fracking technique for increased natural gas production.
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Feb 01, 2012 The Pros and Cons of Hillary
Why she might want to run for vice president—and why she might not.
The Wall Street Journal: NCPA Chairman Pete du Pont weighs in on the likelihood of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton running for vice-president next year.









