Political endorsements don't win elections. But they can certainly help at the margins. The support of a well-respected newspaper or a local party leader can provide a candidate much needed credibility or help burnish particular credentials. In this election year, however, where everyone seems to be running from the term "establishment," some endorsements might even hurt.
We often think of government regulations as important and valuable, keeping us safe and protecting us from fraud. But did you know the cost of these regulations could be up to $15,000 per family?
That's one finding of a new report by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI). Authored by Wayne Crews, CEI's vice president for policy, "Ten Thousand Commandments" highlights the recklessness with which the federal government has been implementing new rules, often with substantial costs and minor benefits.
