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The 10 Worst Regulations of 2012
During 2012, virtually every aspect of American life, from caloric intake to dishwasher efficiency, was subjected to government meddling.
Most of these rules increase the cost of living, others hinder job creation, and many erode freedom. Not all regulations are unwarranted, of course, but increasingly, the rules imposed by the government have less to do with health and safety and more to do with whether government or individuals get to make basic pocketbook and lifestyle decisions that affect them. And it is not just the regulators who are to blame.
MORE INFO ON THE CULPRITS HERE>>
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Cap-and-Trade for Cars Means Higher Prices, Less Choices for Consumers
New fuel-efficiency standards issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency will increase the average cost of a new car by $3,000 by 2025. Furthermore, consumers are unlikely to realize the projected fuel savings used to justify these standards, and the new standards will further constrain consumer choice.
THE MARKET IS BETTER ABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AMERICAN CONSUMERS. READ WHY >> |
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Another Union Strike Could Have Ripple Effect on Economy
Ongoing negotiations over pay and benefits between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and U.S. port operators highlights the economic risks when unions monopolize labor markets. They also remind us that imports do, in fact, create jobs.
CONTINUE READING WHY ANOTHER STRIKE COULD DEAL A SERIOUS BLOW TO THE ECONOMY >> |
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