On the recordJune 7, 2023
In his book 'Bureaucracy,' the economist Ludwig von Mises characterized the Federal bureaucracy as the 'straitjacket' paralyzing individual initiative, innovation, and overall societal improvement.
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congress.govRand Paul: “In his book 'Bureaucracy,' the economist Ludwig von Mises characterized the Federal bureaucracy as the 'straitjacket'…”
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Senator Paul critiques federal bureaucracy's impact on innovation and efficiency.
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