http://sbrc1.net Western United States Largest Republican Club Sun, 20 May 2012 02:54:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://blog.heritage.org/2012/02/09/egging-on-the-regulators-opening-a-pandoras-box-of-red-tape-for-farmers/ http://blog.heritage.org/2012/02/09/egging-on-the-regulators-opening-a-pandoras-box-of-red-tape-for-farmers/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:22:18 +0000 Alison Meyer http://blog.heritage.org/?p=90778 Pork producers are speaking out against legislation that would give federal regulators the authority to mandate cage sizes for egg-laying hens. They’re worried it could lead to a slippery slope that increases red tape for farmers on a range of issues. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), would impose costs between $4 billion and $10 billion on farm production, according to industry estimates. The legislation requires conventional cages to be replaced with new colony housing for hens — about double their normal size. Among the bill’s other requirements: … More]]> http://blog.heritage.org/2012/02/09/egging-on-the-regulators-opening-a-pandoras-box-of-red-tape-for-farmers/feed/ 0 http://blog.heritage.org/2012/01/20/have-you-been-negatively-affected-by-regulatory-overreach-tell-us-about-it/ http://blog.heritage.org/2012/01/20/have-you-been-negatively-affected-by-regulatory-overreach-tell-us-about-it/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:53:50 +0000 Rob Bluey http://blog.heritage.org/?p=88655 Stories are powerful. They help us relate to other individuals and communicate complex issues. They are an essential ingredient to making policy change in Washington. That’s why we’re asking for your help. The Heritage Foundation is seeking examples of individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners who have been negatively affected by the federal government’s regulatory overreach. We want to spotlight Americans’ experiences with Washington’s red tape. You can help us by filling out the form below. Our goal at Heritage is to reduce government interference and eliminate unwarranted government intrusion into … More]]> http://blog.heritage.org/2012/01/20/have-you-been-negatively-affected-by-regulatory-overreach-tell-us-about-it/feed/ 0 http://blog.heritage.org/2012/01/06/what-liberals-dont-understand-about-business-and-profit/ http://blog.heritage.org/2012/01/06/what-liberals-dont-understand-about-business-and-profit/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:50:13 +0000 Mike Brownfield http://blog.heritage.org/?p=87823 How’s this for a nicely polished gem of irony? Liberal blogger Matthew Yglesias today authored a piece poking fun at Barnes & Noble for attempting to diversify its bookstore model by venturing into the world of digital with its “Nook” e-reader. (Stay tuned for the irony, below.) For Yglesias, the notion that a corporation wants to innovate and change in order to survive is a laughable one: Barnes & Noble the organism doesn’t want to die, so it makes a desperate effort to launch a new book-related businesses (sic) —the design and … More]]> http://blog.heritage.org/2012/01/06/what-liberals-dont-understand-about-business-and-profit/feed/ 0 http://blog.heritage.org/2011/12/16/judicial-hellholes-10-places-not-to-do-business-in-the-united-states/ http://blog.heritage.org/2011/12/16/judicial-hellholes-10-places-not-to-do-business-in-the-united-states/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:41:59 +0000 Hans Von Spakovsky http://blog.heritage.org/?p=86509 Given the sad state of our economy, the bad investment climate, and the danger posed by profligate federal spending and ever-increasing government regulation, American entrepreneurs have to plan very carefully about where to locate new plants, stores, and other facilities when they expand an existing business or start a new one. If you are a business owner facing such a decision, here are 10 places where you should not invest your money or locate your business: Philadelphia, California, West Virginia, South Florida, Madison County, Illinois, St. Clair County, Illinois, McLean … More]]> http://blog.heritage.org/2011/12/16/judicial-hellholes-10-places-not-to-do-business-in-the-united-states/feed/ 0