Republican Gov. Rick Scott repeated a familiar politician's mantra when he bashed "overregulation."
In a Nov. 14, 2011, press release, Scott criticized President Barack Obama for accusing America of being "lazy" in attracting investment:
"Obstacles to job creation in America are a result of policy, not of motivation," Scott said. "Our business taxes are among the highest in the world. Our regulations are among the most difficult in the world. If you need evidence, look no further than the companies who have moved their oil rigs from the Gulf coast to foreign countries in the last year because of the regulatory environment. Just last week, yet another major medical device manufacturer announced they were cutting more than 1,000 jobs because of new Obamacare taxes.
"The president's comments indicate a belief that more taxes, more regulation and more government is the solution, yet those are the very things standing in the way of those of us who are trying – very energetically – to recruit businesses and jobs to our states."
Read PolitiFact to find out if "our regulations are among the most difficult in the world."
as usual - burgess is full of it and twists facts to fit whatever stance he's trying to defend rick scott on - guess that's his job but you'd think that part of his job would be to keep scott better informed - you know - play offense rather than defense?
Posted by: lmmd | November 17, 2011 at 09:32 AM