Seven Must-Read Articles Debunking Conservatives’ Antiregulatory Agenda - Center for American Progr

[Bill USA]

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2011/11/regulatory_nonsense.html

Conservatives are working around the clock to convince Americans that government regulation is at fault for the slow pace of domestic job creation. They’ve set up this straw man to distract attention from the fact that they don’t have a credible plan to actually boost employment, and that they oppose the American Jobs Act, which independent economists say will create as many as 1.9 million jobs.

But the more conservatives push this line, the more scrutiny it’s getting. The results aren’t pretty. Over the past several weeks, numerous reports expose this antiregulatory agenda for exactly what it is—intellectually bankrupt, economically nonsensical, and utterly without basis.

These reports come from a wide range of sources, including official government agencies, nonpartisan think tanks, and even national media outlets. So what’s the truth about conservatives’ regulatory bogeyman? Here’s your required reading list.

(the article has links to each of the articles mentioned below._Bill USA)

■Bloomberg: Fewer new regulations under Obama than under Bush
■The Washington Post: Economists say regulation doesn't cause job losses, even in high-polluting industries
■U.S. Department of Treasury: Exposing the uncertainty canard
■Economic Policy Institute: Regulation is a red herring. The real problem is demand
■The New York Times Economix Blog: "Republicans have a problem," says Bruce Bartlett
■Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employers say regulation does not cause job losses
■Slate Magazine: Smart regulations matter to communities across America
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