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- Peace Through Strength: Still a Good Idea
March 29, 2013 - Let’s Lose LOST
March 26, 2013 - Why Do Some States Spend More on Health Care?
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News Releases/Media Advisories
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Apr 03, 2013 Too Strict Regulations Could Doom U.S. Rare Earths Mining
Rare Earths Should Come from U.S. Not China: NCPA Study
With economic and military demand likely to grow in the next few years, the United States must reform its mine permit process and safety regulations to get to the vast underground store of rare earths materials that could drive growth, add jobs and bring revenues to state budgets, according to a new study from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
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Mar 26, 2013 NCPA Study: Why Do Some States Spend More on Health Care?
Health care spending in three states – Maine, West Virginia and Mississippi – accounts for one out of every five dollars of state GDP. Conversely, Wyoming spends less one in ten, according to a new study by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
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Mar 26, 2013 Law of the Sea Treaty Threatens Economy & Environment
"LOST" is Ineffective and Doomed to Fail: NCPA Study
The Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) is neither necessary for the U.S. to secure the open ocean's wealth, nor would it be good for the economy, according to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis.
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Mar 07, 2013 Unnecessary Drug Regulations Hiking Rx Prices: NCPA Study
Patients Benefit from Competitive Rx Drug Marketplace
As drug coverage increases as a result of expanded health insurance and Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, unnecessary regulations will increase prescription drug costs, according to a new study from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
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Feb 28, 2013 Texas Study: Vouchers Offer Better Education and Higher Teacher Pay
Increasing the number and variety of schools competing for students and teachers will save states money, help resolve many student behavioral issues and improve education quality for a huge number of children, according to a new study that focuses on Texas and was released today by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
NCPA in the News
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Mar 28, 2013 Drone Debate
Fox News Channel: National Center for Policy Analysis Senior Fellow Sterling Burnett discusses the implementation of a drone database that accounts for the use of domestic surveillance drones.
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Mar 27, 2013 Poor Americans in South Less Likely to Get Medical Care: Study
Researchers found states in that region imposed strictest eligibility requirements for Medicaid
Health Day in U.S. News & World Report: Doctors do not favor an expansion of Medicaid progrmas due to the low reimbursement rate from the government, says NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick.
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Mar 27, 2013 New Jersey Medicare Spending Outpaces Rest Of The Nation
New Jersey Newsroom: The $12,000 per person that New Jersey spends on Medicaid is the highest of any state, according to a new NCPA study.
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Mar 25, 2013 Electric Car Enthusiasts are Squaring Off with Ethanol Advocates
Lawmakers Consider Changing the Renewable Fuels Standard
Energy Biz: Federal subsidies and mandates are the main reason ethanol is still in the marketplace, says NCPA Senior Fellow Sterling Burnett.
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Mar 21, 2013 The Fed Has Not Been Printing Boatloads Of Money
Forbes: The Federal Reserve is not printing boatloads of money and predictions of an inflationary break-out are not accurate, says NCPA Distinguished Fellow Bob McTeer.
