Fellow in Regulatory Studies Ryan Young looks at the IRS’ proposal to save you time by doing your taxes for you. Because you would be liable for any of the IRS’ mistakes, you would still have to check over your return.…

 

 December 28, 2010: IRS as Tax Preparer? [5:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (563)

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CEI Policy Analyst Alex Nowrasteh goes over the good and the bad of the DREAM Act, which recently stalled in the Senate. The bill would have offered permanent residency to undocumented immigrants under age 16 if they meet several requirements over…

 

 December 21, 2010: What's Next for Immigration Reform? [5:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (185)

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Michelle Minton, CEI’s Director of Insurance Studies, takes a whirlwind tour of alcohol regulations across the country. From Pennsylvania to Texas to Colorado, there are regulations at every turn. They do everything from raise revenue to tell people what products…

 

 December 15, 2010: A Whirlwind Tour of Alcohol Regulations Across the Country [8:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (516)

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CEI Research Associate Brian McGraw talks about the federal government’s multi-billion dollar subsidies for ethanol, which is now dismissed even by environmental groups as an inferior alternative to gasoline. He also explains what lies in ethanol’s near future. Brian was also…

 

 December 8, 2010: What's Driving Ethanol Subsidies [5:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (171)

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