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    A state-run bank would put taxpayers on the hook for risky loans

    A state-run public bank is a dangerous experiment in government overreach that will burden taxpayers, distort credit markets, and fail where private financial institutions succeed.

    Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  February 11, 2025

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    The Real World Intrudes On Sanders and Hawley’s Rate Cap

    A national credit card rate cap may seem consumer-friendly, but history and state-level experiments shows it shrinks credit access and pushes borrowers toward costlier alternatives.

    Originally published inRealClearMarkets

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  February 11, 2025

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    Trump can delete Elizabeth Warren’s failed experiment once and for all

    CFPB is doing more harm than good, and its dissolution is not just a policy preference but an economic necessity.

    Originally published inFox News

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  February 5, 2025

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    A Boon for Foreign Call Centers, a Blow to US Jobs

    With the inauguration of Donald Trump and the leadership shakeup at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the regulatory landscape is shifting. Brendan Carr has replaced Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC chair, and a new Republican majority now controls the Commission.…

    Originally published inNewsmax

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  January 22, 2025

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    It’s Time to Disrupt the System and Introduce Real School Reform in New Mexico

    New Mexico must embrace comprehensive school choice reform, exemplified in Senator Craig Brandt’s Education Freedom Bill, to empower parents, improve educational outcomes, and make our state competitive.

    Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal

    Tonja Brandt  |  January 19, 2025

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    Legal innovations strengthen the Southwest’s appeal

    The American Southwest is cementing its position as the nation’s most business-friendly region, and a groundbreaking legal development in Texas may soon add another compelling reason for companies to relocate here. As corporate entities and individuals…

    Originally published inOdessa American

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 21, 2024

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    President-elect Trump should declare a ceasefire in the war on credit

    Thought exercise: What would your life look like without access to credit? No credit cards, no buying a house or vehicle without cash on hand and no access to something as simple as overdraft protection tied…

    Originally published inAmerican Banker

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  December 5, 2024

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    SCOTUS Decision Offers Americans Unrealized Gains

    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…

    Originally published inNewsmax

    Patrick M. Brenner and Liam Gray  |  November 4, 2024

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    Government hiding data showing EV mandates disproportionately burden lower-Income families

    New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data on electric vehicle mandates raises serious concerns about their disproportionate impact on lower-income families and the erosion of democratic accountability.

    Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  September 1, 2024

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    De-Banking of Trump Lawyer a Sign of Control to Come

    John Eastman’s plight highlights a concerning trend towards using economic leverage for political and social control, resembling aspects of China’s Social Credit System.

    Originally published inNewsmax

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 31, 2024

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