H. Sterling Burnett, American Thinker -
Federal and state governments pass a massive number of new rules and regulations each year, imposing billions of dollars in costs on individuals and businesses. Regulatory costs top $1.9 trillion annually, amounting to $14,842 per U.S. household. That’s nearly $15,000 unavailable to pay for health insurance, medicine or medical bills, college expenses, groceries, a new car, or vacations. While some of these regulations protect human health or the environment, many provide no or minimal measurable benefits – and some result in a greater number of premature deaths, untreated illnesses, and injuries. READ MORE
