Month: December 2017

Takedown of U.S. net neutrality laws may embolden Canadian telecoms to follow suit, says CIRA CEO

IT BUSINESS CANADA: Others, however, disagree, suggesting the rollback of net neutrality in the U.S is a positive for both consumers and innovators. That includes the Consumer Choice Center.

Net Neutrality Repeal Reactions: Hollywood, Politicians & Others Vent Their Anger; A Few Heap Their Praise

YAHOO NEWS: The vote is in: The FCC has repealed the Obama-era net neutrality rules, which Republican Chairman Ajit Pai prefers we call his “Restore Internet Freedom Order.”

Net Neutrality: An Important Freedom for Marketers

DMN: The FCC’s vote on net neutrality yesterday was, in its own way, a very important vote. And the Commission, avowedly an independent agency overseen by Congress, split on party lines.

Consumer Choice Center praises reclassification of the Internet and repeal of FCC’s net neutrality regulations

December 14, 2017 Consumer Choice Center Consumer Choice Center praises reclassification of the Internet and repeal of FCC’s net neutrality regulations Washington, D.C. – Today the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 to repeal the 2015 Title II classification for the Internet, also known as ‘Net Neutrality’ regulations. From now on, the Internet will be subject […]

German pharmacy sector labelled ‘rent-seeking cartel’

AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACIES: A consumer choice advocate has strongly criticised the country’s pharmacy sector as “protectionist and backward” due to ownership and other regulations which restrict competition.

The Internet didn’t need net neutrality in 2015, and it doesn’t now

WASHINGTON EXAMINER: When FCC chairman Ajit Pai submits his proposal to do away with the 2015 regulations on Dec. 14, it won’t be the end of the world. It will be the end of using a Depression-era law to regulate the most innovative invention of the last century.

We demand EU Consultation Transparency

The process for ordinary citizens of the European Union to weigh in on the important consultations brought forth by the European Commission is convoluted, complex, and burdensome.

Innovation allows longer lives for all of us – Let’s not stop it halfway through

VOCAL EUROPE: Good news! Living in the 21st century means living in the most healthy and technological most advanced times humanity has ever seen.

Krieg der Sterne als Glücksspiel

NOVO ARGUMENTE: Lootboxen von Computerspielen wie „Battlefront 2“ und „Overwatch“ sollen als Glücksspiel eingestuft und verschärftem Jugendschutz unterworfen werden. Ein Sturm im Wasserglas.

Let’s Drain The Ethanol Swamp And Create An ‘America First’ Renewable Fuel Standard

THE FEDERALIST: Although Scott Pruitt announced the EPA would not reform the Renewable Fuel Standard, they are still hearing out a compromise—a step in the right direction.

Homegrown pot ban “silly”: Consumer advocacy group

OTTAWA CITIZEN: A consumer choice advocacy group has condemned the Manitoba government’s plan to ban homegrown marijuana when it becomes legal in the country next year.

Homegrown pot ban “silly”: Consumer advocacy group

CALGARY HERALD: A consumer choice advocacy group has condemned the Manitoba government’s plan to ban homegrown marijuana when it becomes legal in the country next year.

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