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February 1, 2016
When a number of U.S. Senators began looking for ways to boost economic growth while making the federal government more efficient, they identified a promising area for bipartisan action: regulation. Members of Congress have debated scores of regulatory reform bills over the years – many with great... Continue Reading
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regulation, Regulatory Reform, Regulatory Improvement Act
January 8, 2015
Well-conceived, science-based regulations can help ensure that businesses retain the capacity to innovate while simultaneously promoting the health and welfare of employees, customers and communities. But overlapping, conflicting and poorly executed regulations can, and do, impose substantial costs... Continue Reading
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cost-benefit analysis, Regulatory Reform
December 22, 2014
Federal regulations play a key role in helping to ensure that the products we consume are safe, the environment in which we live is adequately protected and the marketplaces in which our businesses operate are fair, open and competitive. But regulations can also impose significant costs on both... Continue Reading
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regulation, Regulatory Reform, cost-benefit analysis
May 30, 2014
Anticipation, or perhaps apprehension, is rising about President Obama's announcement on Monday of new emissions rules for power plants. Meanwhile, the economic news has been not good. What we're reading ... with a measure of trepidation. Reuters, "For first time in 3 years, U.S. economy shrinks":... Continue Reading
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GDP, greenhouse gas emissions, Regulatory Reform
January 15, 2014
Business Roundtable today released "Invested in America -- A Growth Agenda for the U.S. Economy," calling on Congress and the Obama Administration to enact policies that will revive the private-sector investment needed for stronger economic growth and hiring. This ambitious economic growth plan for... Continue Reading
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Tax Reform, fiscal policy, Economic Growth, Immigration, Immigration Reform, regulations, Regulatory Reform, Trade Promotion Authority, exports, Trans-Pacific Partnership, TPA, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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