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factsarenotfair

(910 posts)
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 10:01 PM Apr 2013

Rep. Flores, who represents the Congressional District with West, TX, on the burden of regulations:

"Government Accountability & Transparency

I strongly believe that Congress should work to encourage private sector job growth, and not hinder it with unreasonable regulations. We risk losing more scarce jobs and more investment capital every single day due to the ever-increasing weight of our Federal bureaucracy. Many of these regulations place significant burdens on manufacturers and small businesses at a time when our economy can least sustain them. According to the Small Business Administration, Federal regulations cost American businesses between $8,000 and $10,000 per year per employee and between $15,000 and $37,000 per American household each year.

Recently the House of Representatives passed with my support a resolution directing the committees of the House to examine and exercise oversight of Federal agency regulations and their impact on the economy. It is important we reduce uncertainty in the private sector by developing and implementing regulations in an open, transparent fashion to preserve confidence in government."

http://flores.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=85

Apparently the disaster in West, TX has not changed his opinion, because this is still on his official website. I wonder if he will ever realize that people should matter more than profits.

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Rep. Flores, who represents the Congressional District with West, TX, on the burden of regulations: (Original Post) factsarenotfair Apr 2013 OP
The lawsuits are going to cost a little more to settle than $8,000 per employee. TwilightZone Apr 2013 #1
You nailed it ! jaysunb Apr 2013 #6
The Wikipedia page for Reprehensible Bill Flores: TexasTowelie Apr 2013 #2
OMG! How could the people in his District elect someone who cost the federal government factsarenotfair Apr 2013 #3
(R) ThoughtCriminal Apr 2013 #4
He is an Aggie. TexasTowelie Apr 2013 #5
Here's the kicker: sadbear Apr 2013 #7
That's actually scary. n/t factsarenotfair Apr 2013 #8
It's infuriating. sadbear Apr 2013 #9
This is nothing but institutional blackmail. ReRe Apr 2013 #10
the right says juries competent for life and death decision but NOT monetary damages ZRT2209 Apr 2013 #11
He Thanks The Union Thugs in Statement otohara Apr 2013 #12

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
1. The lawsuits are going to cost a little more to settle than $8,000 per employee.
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 10:13 PM
Apr 2013

Regulations are a cost of doing business. Don't want to deal with them? Don't start a business.

jaysunb

(11,856 posts)
6. You nailed it !
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 11:22 PM
Apr 2013

But, I have to wonder if Texas has some sort of regulations that limit or restrict recovery for damages ? I'm sure the lawyers from Houston and Dallas have set up shop at the local motels and hotels.
It'll be interesting to see where this leads.

TexasTowelie

(111,288 posts)
2. The Wikipedia page for Reprehensible Bill Flores:
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 10:18 PM
Apr 2013
Flores served as CFO for two publicly traded energy service firms from 1990 through 1998. These companies included Marine Drilling Companies, Inc. (1990–1997) and Western Atlas Inc. (1997–1998). From 2002 to 2005, Flores was the Senior Vice President and CFO of Gryphon Exploration Company.

During his time with Marine Drilling he personally oversaw Bankruptcy filings which resulted in a 7.5 million loss to the federal government.




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Flores

factsarenotfair

(910 posts)
3. OMG! How could the people in his District elect someone who cost the federal government
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 10:24 PM
Apr 2013

so much money! It's incredible!

TexasTowelie

(111,288 posts)
5. He is an Aggie.
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 10:58 PM
Apr 2013

The news came out during his re-election campaign, but he ran against Chet Edwards (D) when the TeaBagger movement was at its crescendo. The district is rural extending from the College Station to just south of Dallas. I live in the 16th district to the south of College Station in the map which is represented by McCaul (R) who is the chair of the Homeland Security Committee.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TX17_109.gif

sadbear

(4,340 posts)
7. Here's the kicker:
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 11:28 PM
Apr 2013

Any republican probably would have beat Chet Edwards in 2010 because of the tea party shenanigans. Rep. Edwards had traditional town halls and the people were emboldened to hijack them and shout down Congressman Edwards. There was no control. And he suffered because of it.

Now, in every town hall Flores conducts, every question must be submitted in writing and sheriff's deputies will physically remove anyone who does not follow the strict rules. So if you have a question for Flores, and his screener doesn't ask it, tough shit.

Flores is indeed a reprehensible POS.

sadbear

(4,340 posts)
9. It's infuriating.
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 11:44 PM
Apr 2013

Getting him to answer a critical question is impossible, and on the off chance he does address such a question, he NEVER answers it directly. He is a sorry SOB and a poor excuse for a representative. Luckily (I guess), I don't think he'll be around much longer. I know he as aspirations for K Street and the big money. He's only in Congress now to build a power network.

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
10. This is nothing but institutional blackmail.
Sun Apr 21, 2013, 12:42 AM
Apr 2013

Anytime you can substitute in the words "if you don't" and "then" into the equation, it's blackmail.

ZRT2209

(1,357 posts)
11. the right says juries competent for life and death decision but NOT monetary damages
Sun Apr 21, 2013, 01:05 AM
Apr 2013

shows they value money more than life

 

otohara

(24,135 posts)
12. He Thanks The Union Thugs in Statement
Sun Apr 21, 2013, 01:22 AM
Apr 2013

or are they union in TX?

Flores Statement on the Explosion in West
04/18/13

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement following the explosion at the fertilizer plant in West, Texas.

“The terrorist attack in Boston and the explosion in West remind us that life is sometimes cut short; accordingly I ask all Americans to pray for these communities. I am praying and hoping for the best in the wake of the disastrous explosion in West. It is heartbreaking to hear of the fatalities and numerous injuries. I am grateful for all of the police, fire, emergency responders and volunteers from our community and around the state who have come to aid those in need. Our offices will continue to monitor the aftermath and be on hand to assist our friends and neighbors throughout the recovery process. My thoughts and prayers go out to the community of West as they endure through this difficult period.”

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