Economic Liberties Pushes Surface Transportation Board to Block Railroad Merger Between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern
June 10, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project submitted a letter to the Surface Transportation Board regarding the proposed merger between two Class I railroads, Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
FTC’s Vote to Investigate PBMs is a Win for Patients and Pharmacists
June 7, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement applauding the FTC’s 5-0 vote today to commence its 6(b) study of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) industry.
William J. McGee Joins Economic Liberties as Senior Fellow for Aviation and Travel
June 6, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project is excited to announce that William J. McGee, a veteran consumer advocate and aviation expert with decades of experience standing up against airline industry consolidation and in support of passengers, has joined Economic Liberties as Senior Fellow for Aviation and Travel.
PA’s Stop Price Fixing Act Gives Working Families a Chance Against Shameless Corporate Profiteering
June 2, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement in response to the introduction of the Stop Price Fixing Act, a new bill sponsored by Pennsylvania Representative Nick Pisciottano that would address tacit and explicit forms of price-fixing collusion.
USDA Must Bring Transparency to Poultry Pricing
May 26, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement in response to a new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would enhance enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act and require meatpackers to be more transparent in their dealings with contract farmers.