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CEI President @kentatcei walks through the numbers from @wayne_crews 2026 Ten Thousand Commandments report, and what Congress should do about it.
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CEI's Ryan Young (@RegoftheDay) breaks down the latest wave of federal regulation, with agencies issuing 82 new final rules last week alone. New regulations ranged from cyber and Iran sanctions to tinnitus relief devices, while the overall pace remains on track to exceed 2,800 final rules in 2026.
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As calls grow for the public to share in AI-generated wealth, CEI's Clyde Wayne Crews (@wayne_crews) warns that government ownership stakes in AI companies would blur the line between public and private enterprise. Proposals from both the left and right risk turning AI into a politically managed industry, with government shaping innovation, directing investment, and redistributing the proceeds.
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As lawmakers consider new programs to prepare workers for the AI economy, companies are already investing millions to meet growing workforce needs. CEI's Jeremy Nighohossian (@JNighohossian) highlights initiatives from Meta and Ford that train workers for in-demand skilled trades, arguing that the private sector is often better positioned than government to identify labor shortages and respond quickly.
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The first BEAD-funded broadband connections are finally coming online, but only after years of delays, restructuring, and red tape. CEI's DJ Hatch argues that broadband deployment accelerated when policymakers removed burdensome conditions, embraced technological neutrality, and stepped back from trying to micromanage implementation.
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National parks face a $24 billion deferred maintenance backlog, yet many of the most popular parks still charge just $35 for a seven-day vehicle pass, a fee that hasn't increased since 2018. CEI's Jacob Tomasulo argues that raising entrance fees, adjusting them for inflation, and expanding user-fee funding would help parks address maintenance needs while reducing reliance on taxpayers who may never visit a national park.
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Americans are already facing a difficult housing market in which buying a home or making renovations has become more expensive. CEI's @SSwedberg57 and Monetary Policy Analyst argues the quartz tariff could destroy 13 jobs for every 1 it creates.
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The Faster Labor Contracts Act would impose a 120-day deadline for union contract negotiations and allow arbitration panels to impose a contract if no agreement is reached. CEI's Sean Higgins (@SeanGHiggins) argues the measure is designed to lock in union representation before workers have a chance to reconsider or seek decertification, particularly in industries with high employee turnover.
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Senators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar have reintroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), which would impose new restrictions on major digital platforms, including limits on so-called self-preferencing. CEI staff warn the proposal would reduce consumer choice, weaken privacy and security protections, and make it harder for American tech companies to innovate and compete.
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EU regulations like the Digital Markets Act have already shown how rules similar to the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) can play out in practice. CEI’s Jessica Melugin (@melugin_p) notes that EU users have seen less convenient search results, slower product rollouts, and added privacy and security risks, while U.S. tech firms delay features in Europe to avoid regulatory risk.
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Congress is considering new AI workforce training and education programs under the proposed Great American AI Act, including grants and a Labor Department research hub focused on AI’s impact on workers. CEI’s Jeremy Nighohossian (@JNighohossian) notes that companies like Meta and Ford are already investing in large-scale training programs to address skilled labor shortages tied to AI infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.
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BEAD has begun connecting households to broadband, but only after years of delays tied to program design and changing requirements. CEI’s DJ Hatch notes that extensive federal conditions, along with layered administrative approvals across multiple levels of government, slowed deployment and forced states to restart planning under revised rules. The experience underscores how implementation challenges often emerge when policy design moves from planning to execution.
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Three months of strong jobs growth suggest the labor market remains resilient, even as inflation stays above the Federal Reserve’s target. CEI staff note that recent data point to an economy that is not slowing significantly in the near term. They also warn that persistent inflation and steady employment could keep pressure on interest rate policy.
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Rep. Hageman’s new legislative proposals would strengthen the Administrative Procedure Act, which remains one of the principal statutory checks on administrative power. Courts should independently assess both the facts and the law rather than defer to bureaucratic determinations, and agencies should not be permitted to shield regulatory decisions from meaningful judicial scrutiny merely by invoking scientific expertise. CEI's @wayne_crews speaks to new proposed legislation.
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CEI will honor economist Donald J. Boudreaux with the 2026 Julian L. Simon Memorial Award at its annual dinner on September 23 at the Library of Congress. Mick Ebeling will deliver the keynote, and Lindsay Chervinsky will serve as emcee. The award recognizes Julian Simon’s legacy and the role of human ingenuity in driving economic progress and innovation.
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May’s jobs report shows the economy added 172,000 jobs, well above expectations and marking a third straight month of solid gains. CEI staff note the labor market continues to show resilience, with strength in sectors like leisure and hospitality pointing to improving consumer demand heading into the summer. cei.org/news_releases/econom…
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AICOA would introduce new regulations on digital platforms, including provisions banning so-called self-preferencing. CEI staff warn it would harm consumers, weaken privacy and security protections, and slow innovation across the tech sector. They also point to Europe’s similar approach as a warning about the likely consequences of these policies.
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AICOA would hurt consumers, stifle innovation, and degrade security and privacy. New statements from CEI's @melugin_p and @alex_reinauer give details.
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