News Releases/Media Advisories
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Jun 10, 2013 NCPA Launches Education Blog
Blog Explores Education Reform and School Choice
The new National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) education blog will address education funding and quality problems and offer creative solutions to improve both.
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Jun 10, 2013 NCPA: Trustees Report Not Good News Afterall
Reduced Medicare Deficit Offset by Larger Entitlement Liability
The Social Security/Medicare Trustees Report announces that the hospital Part A portion of Medicare’s unfunded liability is down from last year and that the exhaustion of the trust fund has been pushed back two years.
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May 29, 2013 Reverse Mortgages Become Sinkholes for Many
New NCPA Study Warns They Aren’t for Everyone
Reverse mortgages, which allow seniors age 62 and older to tap into their home equity and receive an annuity payment during their retirement years, have grown in popularity; but so have the potential pitfalls, according to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
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May 02, 2013 DEADLINE NEARS FOR FOUR STAR LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Thousands in College Scholarships Available for High School Students
The May 15 deadline for nationwide applications to the prestigious Four Star Leadership Institute with General Tommy Franks is quickly approaching.
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Apr 22, 2013 NCPA Congressional Update with Pete Sessions
Rep. Sessions will address a wide range of issues on Capitol Hill and important federal issues in Texas
NCPA in the News
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Jun 12, 2013 Dallas plastic bag ban bad for many reasons
Dallas Morning News: Banning plastic bags can negatively impact local businesses and consumers, according to NCPA Senior Fellows Pamela Villarreal and H. Sterling Burnett.
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Jun 11, 2013 Fed Matters
CNBC: NCPA Distinguished Fellow Bob McTeer talks about the Federal Reserve on The Larry Kudlow Report.
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Jun 11, 2013 Gun Control Debate 2013: You Can't Argue With Facts
Policymic: According to NCPA data more guns would not necessarily impact crime rates, however, it does show that gun control is a flawed policy.
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Jun 11, 2013 Yokosuka NJROTC Cadet Chosen for Prestigious Leadership Program
navy.mil: Four Star Leadership program offers a great opportunity for high school students interested in public affairs.
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Jun 07, 2013 Texas Medicaid Expansion Attempt Defeated
heartlander.org: Health reforms should include flexibility to decide what personal care choices best fit the needs of the consumer, says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick.









