Economic Liberties Applauds Oregon Legislature’s Passage of Corporate Practice of Medicine Bill, Urges Governor to Sign
June 2, 2025 – In response to news that the Oregon legislature passed SB 951, a bill to close loopholes in Oregon’s corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) law and reverse the harmful trend of corporatization in the medical field, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
In Vetoing Anti-Algorithmic Rent Fixing Bill, Gov. Polis Sides With Corporate Landlords Over Colorado Renters
May 29, 2025 – Following news that Colorado Governor Jared Polis has vetoed HB25-1004, a bill that would rein in the use of algorithmic rent-setting software in rental housing markets, the American Economic Liberties Project, Community Economic Defense Project, and United for a New Economy released the following statements.
Rushed Privatization of Fannie and Freddie Could Raise Mortgage Costs and Destabilize Housing Market, New Brief Reveals
May 29, 2025 – In the wake of President Trump’s comments stating he is giving “serious consideration” to ending the 17 year conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, American Economic Liberties Project released a new policy brief today laying out the serious risks of releasing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)—which underpin America’s $12 trillion mortgage market—from conservatorship without comprehensive legislative safeguards.
FTC Abandons Price Discrimination Case Against PepsiCo, Tells Main Street Businesses: “You’re on Your Own”
May 22, 2025 – Following news that the Federal Trade Commission has voted 3-0 to dismiss its case against PepsiCo for its alleged violations of the Robinson-Patman Act, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
As Passengers Continue to Be Stranded, Trump Admin Gives Airlines a Free Pass on Cancelling Flights
May 19, 2025 – Following news that U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Department of Justice have dropped their lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for failing to address chronic problems on two routes—Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland—that caused 180 flight disruptions for five straight months in 2022, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.