News Releases/Media Advisories
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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
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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.
NCPA in the News
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May 23, 2013 If this health plan is 'socialism,' we need more of it
As Obamacare's exchanges take shape in California, true, transparent, capitalistic competition will be seen among insurance firms, going toe to toe to win consumers.
Los Angeles Times: NCPA Senior Fellow Devon Herrick says that by requiring insurers to post their prices in the same spot, it will make it much easier for consumers to shop for health insurance policies.
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May 21, 2013 Obama’s New Minimum Wage, Insurance Mandates Will Create Labor Market Tsunami
heartlander.org: NCPA President John C. Goodman explains how an increase in the minimum wage would have adverse effects on employment.
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May 19, 2013 Navigating the ObamaCare Maze
The government is the worst vendor possible for managing health-insurance exchanges.
Wall Street Journal: The Affordable Care Act will be ineffective due to the lack of money budgeted, complexity and competency that is associated with the new healthcare reform, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
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May 14, 2013 The Cruel Things President Obama is Doing to the Labor Market
Forbes: With the recent passage of the Affordable Care Act, employers are now subject to regulations that will hurt the labor market, says NCPA President John C. Goodman.
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May 14, 2013 Ethanol-blend gas – issues of mileage, engine wear discussed
Gas prices are cheaper than this time last year, but drivers of vehicles that take E85 are paying a lot less. Still, not everyone is on board.
One News Now: NCPA Senior Fellow H. Sterling Burnett says that increasing ethanol from E10 to E15 will cause more damage to car engines and lead to more breakdowns.









