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Ifo President Fuest Proposes Cap on Public Spending Ratio
MUNICH, Germany, May 19 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:

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ifo President Fuest Proposes Cap on Public Spending Ratio

In light of the ongoing economic stagnation in Germany, Clemens Fuest, President of the ifo Institute, believes a clear cap on the public spending ratio is necessary. "So far, the government has lacked a clear sense of direction regarding what it hopes to achieve with its economic policy. The goal of limiting government expenditure to 49 percent would be a useful framework," says Fuest.

The ifo President believes such a cap is important ... Show Full Article

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Why Minnesota Should Opt Into Expanded National Tests
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 19 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley:

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Why Minnesota should opt into expanded national tests

Minnesota should take the recent offer of the National Assessment Governing Board and opt into newly announced, federally funded expanded high school tests.

Last week, the National Assessment Governing Board announced that there would be key expansions to the National Assessment of Educational Progress ... Show Full Article

CAP's Plan To Make Electricity More Affordable and Reliable
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:

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CAP's Plan To Make Electricity More Affordable and Reliable

A new plan from the Center for American Progress would offer Americans immediate relief from surging electricity costs, make artificial intelligence (AI) data centers pay their fair share, and invest in a bigger, better grid.

Unlike some other plans that have been proposed, a centerpiece of CAP's plan calls for a rate relief fund for states that freeze or lower residential electricity rates over four years.

States' participation ... Show Full Article

CAP's Neera Tanden Condemns Mosque Attack in San Diego
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement on May 18, 2026:

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CAP's Neera Tanden Condemns Mosque Attack in San Diego

After a deadly attack today at San Diego's largest mosque, Neera Tanden, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement:

This reprehensible act of violence has no place in our country. All Americans should unite to condemn this horrific attack on the Muslim community.

Every American should be safe learning, praying, and congregating at their houses of worship.

I want to extend my condolences ... Show Full Article

U.S. Natural Gas Market: Soaring AI Demand and Infrastructure Constraints
WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release:

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U.S. Natural Gas Market: Soaring AI Demand and Infrastructure Constraints

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is fueling a surge in U.S. electricity demand, positioning natural gas as a main baseload power source. In a new insight, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Shuting Pomerleau evaluates the evolving role of natural gas in the U.S. energy mix and the critical role of pipeline infrastructure in regional accessibility.

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Common Cause Demands Absolute Transparency After Trump Drops Sham IRS Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release:

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Common Cause Demands Absolute Transparency After Trump Drops Sham IRS Lawsuit

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Following news that President Trump has dropped his baseless lawsuit against the IRS, Common Cause issued a statement calling for full transparency and condemning any settlement. 

Statement of Abigail Bellows, Common Cause Senior Policy Director for Anti-Corruption & Accountability

"From day one, this lawsuit was a complete sham designed to line the president's pockets, and the public saw right through it. That's ... Show Full Article

Buckeye Institute's Robert Alt Joins All-Star Panel at TFAS Annual Conference
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release:

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The Buckeye Institute's Robert Alt Joins All-Star Panel at TFAS Annual Conference

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America's upcoming 250th birthday offered a special opportunity to examine how we, as a nation, teach the American Founding. That was the focus of The Fund for American Studies ' 2026 Annual Conference, "Developing Courageous Leaders: Revitalizing Civic Education and America's Founding ... Show Full Article