Rubio criticizes government regulation of on-demand economy

Rubio criticizes government regulation of on-demand economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio vowed Tuesday to cap the number of regulations government can impose on businesses, particularly "on-demand" startups like Uber and Airbnb that he considers models for a changing national economy.

Speaking in New York City to tech enthusiasts, Rubio praised the "disruptive" companies but said such businesses and the people who work for them are unfairly burdened by a meddlesome and "out of touch" government.

A triumph through remarkable trial: The story of one Catholic athlete
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A triumph through remarkable trial: The story of one Catholic athlete

Catholic News Agency

Naples, Fla. (Sports Up Today) — Remembering the words spoken by then-five year-old Valeria Tkacik still gives her mother, Anne, goose bumps.

"I turned around to look at her, and she was looking at me and smiling, and I'll never forget that day. She said, 'Mommy, I was born to make people happy.' I said to her, 'I know you will.' I truly believe she was getting a message from the angels right then. And from all her achievements, I know this to be true."

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