Friday, September 23, 2011

Debunking the Myth that Regulations on Big Business are "Job-Killers"

Debunking the Myth that Regulations on Big Business are "Job-Killers": "Experts say that no, regulations do not in fact destroy jobs--they shift jobs within the economy. So why do even Democrats repeat the Republican talking point?

It’s become a mantra on Capitol Hill and a rallying cry for industry groups: Get rid of the job-killing regulations. In recent days, with nearly every one of the GOP presidential candidates repeating that refrain, the political echo chamber has grown even louder. Earlier this month, President Obama also asked the Environmental Protection Agency to back off more stringent ozone regulations, citing the "importance of reducing regulatory burdens" during trying economic times.

But is the claim that regulation kills jobs true?..."

2 comments:

MotivatedinOhio said...

Democrats simply listen to the Republicans.  I don't know why.  They lie.

Underground Politics said...

They lie a lot.