NFIB: NFIB Thanks Upton and Walberg for Stand Against Regulations
The Michigan chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced today a television and radio ad campaign thanking congressmen Fred Upton (MI-6) and Tim Walberg (MI-7) for fighting to block federal regulations that cost small businesses thousands of dollars every year.
“Every politician claims to be a friend of small business. Fred Upton and Tim Walberg have been the walking the walk,” said NFIB State Director Charlie Owens. “On behalf of Michigan’s job creators, NFIB would like to thank them for their steady support.”
Owens noted that according to NFIB research, a substantial number of small business owners cite federal regulations as their biggest headache. Indeed, according to the federal Small Business Administration, the average small business must pay $10,000 per year, per employee, just to comply with regulations. A recent Gallup poll of small business owners verified NFIB’s findings. It showed that small business owners across the country regard overregulation as a grave threat to the economy.
“Fred Upton and Tim Walberg understand that runaway federal bureaucracies are destroying jobs in Michigan and across the country,” said Owens. “The number of new regulations from Washington has exploded in recent years, and doesn’t include the 4,200 proposed rules now working their way toward approval.”
Owens acknowledged the need for sensible regulations based on real science, and which produce a tangible benefit for society. But the federal bureaucracy is spinning out of control, he said, making it more difficult for Michigan businesses, job seekers and taxpayers.
“No one disputes the need for sensible regulations for our health and safety,” said Owens. “But Washington’s hyperactivity is making it more expensive and more difficult to start and run a business in Michigan.
“We appreciate the efforts of congressmen Upton and Walberg on behalf of Michigan’s small business owners,” he continued. “Reducing the impact of unnecessary regulations helps remove a large barrier to growth, and gives small-business owners hope that Washington is finally listening to them.”