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You have identified the core of the regulatory challenge: Congress shirks responsibility. My question, what path makes Congress more likely to be responsible (a
by biomcgary 4y ago
You have identified the core of the regulatory challenge: Congress shirks responsibility. My question, what path makes Congress more likely to be responsible (and, upstream of that, get voters to hold them responsible)? Do we want regulations to multiply or languish in the absence of congressional action? I think voters are more likely to demand practical, governance oriented representatives if the regulatory agencies aren't bandaging over the problems. Do we want face the pain now or will we just keep kicking the can down the road?
- craftsman 4y agoThe law can provide the authority to act, the boundaries of action, and define the intent. The agencies, by taking on the role of determining & implementing the details of Congress’ directive, reduce the overt political influence that tends to dilute or pollute (no pun intended) the aims of the legislation. If Congress finds that the agency has stepped outside its mandate, they can correct the legislation to be more specific.