Originally published at newmax.com on November 4, 2024. The U.S. Senate investigation into Boeing’s safety practices and the FAA’s ineffective oversight revealed that Boeing, under pressure to prioritize production speed over safety, suffered quality control issues that endangered consumers. Despite these risks, the FAA’s overreliance on industry insiders failed to address Boeing’s deficiencies. The problem is not regulation; the […]
Category: Arizona
Update on SPPI’s Public Records Case Against Arizona’s Mesa Public Schools
SPPI’s hearing against Mesa Public Schools will address the district’s minimal response to our public records request, which yielded less than 50 email addresses despite serving over 60,000 students.
Easier Cancellations, Harder Consequences: How the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Misses the Mark
The FTC’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule simplifies subscription cancellations but risks stifling innovation and imposing costly burdens on businesses and consumers alike.
The Hill: The Supreme Court has emboldened the CFPB, threatening American consumers
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling will only embolden CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, who has increasingly instituted overly broad regulatory actions.
SPPI Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Ruling Upholding CFPB Funding Structure
The Southwest Public Policy Institute warns that this decision will embolden regulatory overreach and drive consumer prices up.
Patrick M. Brenner, recently appeared on the American Legal Record Podcast to discuss his views on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its latest regulatory moves. In this insightful interview covered by American Credit News, Patrick delves into the core issues surrounding the CFPB’s recent circular on price comparison shopping sites and critically analyzes […]
The CFPB’s recent modifications to medical debt reporting may be subtly steering the U.S. toward a single-payer healthcare system by minimizing the visibility of medical debt.
In a recent interview on Real America’s Voice, Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, sat down with host Michelle Backus to discuss a pressing issue that threatens the foundation of consumer choice and the competitive market within the United States. The topic of discussion centered around a new directive from the […]
Originally published at americanbanker.com on March 15, 2024. In a bold move that may reshape the U.S. consumer finance landscape, Rohit Chopra’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-01, marking a significant overreach into how Americans access financial services. This circular scrutinizes digital intermediaries, such as comparison-shopping tools and lead generators, dictating […]
The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), a leading advocate for policy solutions that enhance freedom and prosperity in the Southwest, today announced its support for the Competitive Enterprise Institute-led coalition opposing the RECOUP Act (S. 2190). By signing the coalition letter, SPPI aligns itself with other prominent policy groups and experts in urging Congress to […]