Tag Archives: Overregulation
A "Torrent" of Regulation, Courtesy of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Just in time for the midterm elections, the folks over at The Foundry are back with the latest installment of Red Tape Rising. The new report (aptly subtitled, Obama’s Torrent of New Regulation) reveals that in fiscal year 2010, “an unprecedented 43 major new regulations were imposed by Washington.” According to the agencies issuing the regulations, the cost [...]
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Are Federal Regulations Ready for Their Close-up?
Here’s one for all you aspiring filmmakers out there—EPA is offering up $2,500 for the best 90-second video ode to federal regulation. While we can’t think of a more exciting subject for the next generation of would-be Spielbergs to tackle, we’re stuck wondering: With overregulation choking our economy and stifling growth and job creation—what’s our [...]
Posted in Intrusive Government Also tagged Ed Morrissey, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, HotAir, Pew, YouTube 1 Comment
Regulatory Receipt Reveals Steep Bill
It’s April, and many American business owners and their employees have one thing on their mind: taxes. HTA has a thing or two to say about taxation, and you’ll be hearing more from us on that subject over the next week. In the meantime, there’s another heavy taxpayer burden that is hitting us hard—the cost [...]
Posted in Intrusive Government, The Economy Also tagged Bureaucracy, Foundry, Heritage Foundation, James L. Gattuso, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OIRA, Red tape, Regulation, Stephen A. Keen, Tax, Taxes 1 Comment
A “Torrent” of Regulation, Courtesy of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave