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Joe Biden

Biden Tries To Buy Rust Belt Votes With Protectionist 'Buy American' Plan

Biden says he'll oppose attempts to repeal the Jones Act and will push for tighter "Buy American" policies that hike the price of infrastructure projects.

Eric Boehm | 7.13.2020 2:30 PM

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Why Alaskans Can't Get Alaskan Natural Gas 

It's ridiculous to cut off Alaskans from the resources found in their own backyards.

Eric Boehm | 1.28.2020 6:00 AM

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Stupid Federal Shipping Regulations Will Prevent Alaskans From Buying Alaskan Natural Gas

The Jones Act isn't saving American shipbuilders, but it's driving up prices for Americans.

Eric Boehm | 11.7.2019 11:40 AM

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Paying Too Much for Natural Gas? Thank the Jones Act.

The federal law protecting the shipping industry from competition strikes again.

Scott Shackford | 5.2.2019 11:50 AM

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The Jones Act Is an Antiquated, Protectionist Policy Failure. Mike Lee Is Aiming to Kill It.

The Utah senator wants a world where "Alaskans, Hawaiians, and Puerto Ricans aren't forced to pay higher prices for imported goods."

Eric Boehm | 3.8.2019 3:15 PM

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Shipping Magnates and Friendly Lawmakers Air-Kiss over Loathsome Law that Torments Poor Hawaiians, Puerto Ricans

The Jones Act drives up consumer prices by protecting U.S. companies from competition. Guess who insists it must be kept intact?

Scott Shackford | 1.23.2018 12:20 PM

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Puerto Rico

Why the Lights Are Still Off in Puerto Rico

The government set the stage for a post-hurricane catastrophe.

Andrew Heaton and Sarah Siskind | 10.19.2017 4:00 PM

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Puerto Rico's Hurricane Recovery Just Got Even More Expensive

DHS ends waiver of protectionist shipping law that drives up costs.

Scott Shackford | 10.9.2017 3:55 PM

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Hurricanes

Trump Waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico for 10 Days. That's Good, but It's Not Enough.

Congress needs to vote to stop protecting shipping cartel from market competition.

Scott Shackford | 9.28.2017 11:10 AM

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Hurricanes

Federal Relief to Puerto Rico Won't Include Waiving Law That Drives up Import Costs

Administration says it will not reduce effects of the anti-free-trade Jones Act.

Scott Shackford | 9.26.2017 3:15 PM

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Hurricanes

Hey, Congress: If You Really Want to Help Puerto Rico Recover, Dump the Jones Act

Crony law benefitting U.S. shipping companies will drive up costs, extend hurricane crisis.

Scott Shackford | 9.25.2017 2:35 PM

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