National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DALLAS, TX -- The National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), a 501c3 public policy research organization, announced this week that its Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the organization effective immediately. The thirty-four year old free market think tank has made significant contributions to free-market public policy research and implementation, including Health Savings Accounts, Roth IRAs, automatic enrollment in 401ks, and ongoing work in the areas of taxes, healthcare, entitlements, economic development, energy and national security.
The decision to leave the world of think tanks comes after the organization has faced significant financial challenges over the last three years. The incident is not isolated, according to a June 29 Article in Exempt Magazine. The article mentions a recent survey from The Bridgespan Group, which examined the financial health of nearly 300 grantees and cites, “More than half of surveyed nonprofits have frequent or chronic budget deficits; 40 percent have fewer than three months of operating reserves; and, 10 percent showed no reserves.”
NCPA wants to honor the people who have served this organization and fulfilled its mission in recent years despite significant challenges. NCPA has been blessed with a tremendously talented group of policy experts, communications managers, development professionals and administrative staff who continued to persevere for the sake of empowering Americans and advancing liberty through free market public policy. The spirit of free enterprise, free markets and free people will continue as these individuals move on to the next stage in their careers.
The organization is also grateful for the individual donors, foundations, companies, research fellows and volunteers who have contributed significantly and loyally with their time, energy and resources throughout the organization’s thirty-four year history.
NCPA plans to sell its proprietary analytical models, intellectual property, research archives and other assets. For additional information or to express interest in acquiring assets, contact Reagan Stewart at 214-891-3340 or [email protected]

Senior Fellow David Grantham's OpEd for Townhall.com on the global low-intensity cyber war is a call to arms! http://buff.ly/2tsZmCg

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Glad to see Ed Feulner of the The Washington Times arguing for solutions that we at the NCPA have been fighting for a long time. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/26/drain-the-swamp-delays-are-costing-america-billion/

‘Drain the swamp’ delays are costing America billions “Drain the swamp!” It was the battle cry of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Many Republican members of Congress echoed that call as well, riding it to victory — and control of both legislative chambers.

That is one hell of a shot!
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Sniper Hits ISIS Fighter Over 2 Miles Away, Shatters World Record A Canadian special forces sniper broke the world record for longest confirmed kill after hitting an Islamic State fighter in Iraq at a distance of more than two miles, Canadian media reports. The s

Senior Fellow Pamela Villarreal is a clarion voice on regulations & a leading defender of Uber & Lyft from big government policies. http://norcalrecord.com/stories/511127109-uber-increases-settlement-in-safe-rides-suit-to-32-5-million

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A fascinating read and an important one if one wants to understand the fault lines within the Republican party.

Can Trump Successfully Remodel the GOP? If Trumpism succeeds, it could replace mainstream Republicanism.

Senior Fellow David Grantham always enjoys his time with Rose Unplugged!

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Senior Fellow Devon Herrick joined Grant Stinchfield on NRATV to discuss 's murder of

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Executive Director Allen West calls out MSNBC's Joy Reid's dangerous & disgusting comments about the attempted assassination of Rep. Steve Scalise. https://townhall.com/columnists/allenwest/2017/06/21/a-dangerous-justification-n2344010

A Dangerous Justification This weekend I was in Cayman Brac with my diving group called the Dive Pirates. The organization does adaptive dive training with our Wounded Warriors and those who have suffered from spinal injuries.

Senior Fellow David Grantham nails it again. takes advantage of those it claims to help. Many have called for its end. Here are 5 reasons why that's a good idea. http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/5-reasons-the-us-should-defund-the-un-palestinian-refugee-program/

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With recent developments in Syria, Senior Fellow David Grantham's piece on how Russia and Iran's policy agenda is creating a new is again pertinent. http://ow.ly/XrlV30cHXNF

How New Cold World Order Threatens Humanity An ancient proverb says, When elephants fight, its the grass that suffers.

Senior Fellow Devon Herrick challenges the foolish idea that would solve 's collapse https://townhall.com/columnists/devonherrick/2017/06/13/the-folly-of-simpletons-who-put-their-faith-in-medicaid-for-all-n2340151

Senior Fellow Pamela Villarreal argues against which only hurt instead of saving the . http://buff.ly/2ryTG9y

Analyst says plastic bag bans have minimal environmental impact Cities throughout the U.S. have banned the use of plastic bags, and now some South Carolina counties are following suit, but at what cost?

Nothing wrong with leaving it to the experts.

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Executive Director Lt. Col. Allen West calls on the American people to focus on real issues & not on the biased media or the Democrat witch hunt in his most recent Townhall.coml commentary. https://townhall.com/columnists/allenwest/2017/06/13/the-distraction-of-priorities-n2340152

Happy Birthday, President Donald J. Trump!! We hope you continue to strive to and remember

All of our thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Steve Scalise, his staff, the Capitol Hill Police, and all who were harmed in this senseless act of violence. http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/14/politics/alexandria-virginia-shooting/index.html

Republican House Whip Steve Scalise shot Rep. Steve Scalise -- as well as a congressional staffer and members of congressional police -- was shot Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Virginia, in what sources are calling an apparent "deliberate attack."

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Senior Fellow Thomas Hemphill's commentary for Real Clear Health addresses how Maryland's law on would lead to shortages and other negative consequences http://www.realclearhealth.com/articles/2017/06/09/marylands_drug_price_gouging_law_the_potential_consequences_110628.html

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It is time to abandon the . It is bad for America & US workers

Senior Fellow Pam Villarreal's recent study on the financial state of northeastern seniors reveals a mixed financial bag, but still improvements from decades ago http://www.ncpa.org/pub/how-do-seniors-in-the-northeast-spend-their-money

How Do Seniors in the Northeast Spend Their Money? Over the past 25 years, the spending patterns of retirees (age 65 and over) have moved in response to increases (and falls) in the costs of goods and services, changes in retirement income and shifts in priorities. More seniors carry mortgage and credit card debt than in the past, but generally the…

Chris Pratt and John Krasinski Stun Hollywood, Post Video That Has Conservatives In Awe... Wow.

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