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SCOOP: Trump officials, crypto advocates want Senate Banking to hold speedy markup on CLARITY Act

With Senate legislating time dwindling and a long list of key priorities before the midterms, key voices within the Trump administration and crypto community want the Senate Banking Committee to schedule a markup to advance the CLARITY Act, legislation that will establish clear regulatory framework for digital assets. 

Op-Ed: Americans Deserve More Than An ‘Incomplete’ Filing In Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern Rail Merger

Joe Grogan, co-founder and president of Public Policy Solution, argues in his recently published op-ed “Americans deserve more than an ‘incomplete’ filing in Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern rail merger,” that the merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern raises serious concerns about competition, safety, and rising costs across the U.S. freight rail system.

Op-Ed: How Congress can Deliver Healthcare Affordability and Mitigate Inflation Reduction Act disaster

In their recent op-ed, “How Congress can deliver healthcare affordability and mitigate Inflation Reduction Act disaster,” Public Policy Solutions’ President Joe Grogan and Co-Founder John Czwartacki argue that despite broader economic improvements, healthcare costs remain high, largely due to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that they say have increased premiums, reduced plan options, and disrupted Medicare drug programs.

Op-Ed: Is Cheaper Better if It Kills Cancer Cures?

In his latest op-ed, “Is cheaper better if it kills cancer cures?” Public Policy Solutions President Joe Grogan argues that while lowering drug prices is an important goal, focusing solely on cheaper medications can come at the cost of innovation and access to newer, more effective treatments.

Op-Ed: Trump’s Energy Policies are Paying Off

In his recent op-ed, “Trump’s energy policies are paying off,” Joe Grogan, President of Public Policy Solutions, argues that President Donald Trump’s energy policies are strengthening American energy production and helping restore U.S. energy dominance.

Op-Ed: Trump Admin Takes Pro-Patient Approach to Drug Prices

In his op-ed, “Trump Admin Takes Pro-Patient Approach to Drug Prices,” Public Policy Solution’s President Joe Grogan argues that initiatives like the TrumpRx platform, which offers discounted cash prices on dozens of high-demand medications, are designed to foster competition and allow consumers to bypass opaque middlemen such as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The broader strategy […]

Op-Ed: Trump Bets on Nuclear to Power AI Century

In a recent op-ed, “Trump Bets on Nuclear to Power AI Century,” Public Policy Solutions President Joe Grogan argues that nuclear energy is uniquely positioned to meet the massive, constant power needs of AI infrastructure and data centers. Expanding advanced nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors, could help ensure that the U.S. maintains technological leadership while protecting consumers from rising electricity costs.

Op-Ed: Republicans Siding With Big Banks in Stablecoin Fight Could Tank Trump’s Affordability Agenda

In his recent op-ed, “Republicans Siding With Big Banks in Stablecoin Fight Could Tank Trump’s Affordability Agenda,” John Czwartacki argues that emerging Republican support for restrictions favored by large banks in the stablecoin debate could undercut efforts to expand financial competition and lower costs for consumers.

AGs request probe into climate activists’ influence on Federal Judicial Center

Twenty-two state attorneys general sent a letter to chairmen of the House and Senate Judiciary Committee, requesting that an investigation concerning improper influence on judges be expanded to include the Federal Judicial Center’s manual that the attorneys general say has been influenced by climate activists and diversity, equity, and inclusion ideology.

Op-Ed: Why the Netflix–Warner Brothers Deal Should Be Approved

In his op-ed, Public Policy Solutions President Joe Grogan argues that Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. is not only pro-consumer but also pro-growth, innovation, and American creative leadership. He criticizes the current antitrust scrutiny, particularly under the Biden-era FTC, as overly hostile to business and driven by ideological biases rather than sound economic principles.