TALLAHASSEE, FL, May 5, 2011 – The American Consumer Institute today called on Tampa plaintiff’s lawyer Sean Shaw and his group “Policyholders of Florida” to demonstrate “truth in advertising” and acknowledge their financial self-interest in opposing property insurance bills that will benefit consumers and Florida’s economy.   Shaw is a plaintiff’s attorney for a law [...]

On a vote of 240 to 179, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to overturn the FCC’s imposition of Net Neutrality Regulations, the Wall Stree Journal reported.  If the bill passes the Senate, the president has promised to veto it.

Today, the DOJ filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Google in connection with Google’s proposed acquisition of ITA Software.  There has been strong concerns that Google would use it dominant market position to corner the online travel business.  The DOJ also offered Google terms for a settlement, including a number of consumer protections.  The following is a [...]

An op-ed written by ACI President, Steve Pociask, and published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on March 16, 2011 explains why Florida has the highest property insurance premiums.  To read the op-ed, click here.

Monday, March 14, 2011 — Capitol Hill Event reporting on Scott Mackey’s analysis, which found that consumer were paying wireless taxes at a rate nearly three times higher than sales taxes.  Featuring remarks from: Harry Alford, National Black Chamber of Commerce Steve Pociask, American Consumer Institute Joseph Miller, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

This commentary, published in the Tampa Bay Tribune on 3/10/2011 and written by Steve Pociask, explains why property insurance premiums are so high in Florida.  Yes, it is a coastal state, but its insurance regulation encourages fraudulent claims and handouts to special interests.  This explains, in part, the sharp increase in prices relative to its [...]

Steve Pociask was the luncheon Keynote speaker at the Technology Summit Sponsored by the National Association of Counties on Saturday, March 5, 2011.  The topic of his talk was ”the information economic and its inextricable link to the economy.”  The conference was held in Washington, DC.

Price regulation of property and casualty insurance in Texas is leading to a dysfunctional property insurance market that is increasing consumer prices and reducing solvency, according to a new ConsumerGram released by the American Consumer Institute (ACI).  The study shows that Texas is following the very same mistakes observed in the Florida insurance market, where [...]

U.S. regulators should keep in mind the average consumer when proceeding with a decision on the prospective Google acquisition of online air-travel booking software giant ITA.  ITA services many of the most popular online travel booking sites, and while the Department of Justice is trying to work out language that would guarantee freedom of use [...]

Google’s intent to acquire ITA Software, the airline flight database company, poses unhealthy risks for consumers.  Google’s financial depth and technical breadth are highly relevant, and the Department of Justice should be concerned.  Google’s search service dominates the consumer Internet search market with over 80% share and growing.  Bolstered by 3rd quarter 2010 revenues of $7.286 [...]