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Michael Burgess: “I understand the use of regulations to ensure safety and to promote the predictability of the market, but you must know…”

On the recordJune 2, 2011
I understand the use of regulations to ensure safety and to promote the predictability of the market, but you must know that, every day, people come to Washington to tell their Congressman or -woman their fears about the avalanche of regulations that will increase their compliance costs.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess highlights concerns from constituents about overwhelming regulations and their impact on businesses.

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