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  • Backgrounder posted May 1, 2013 by James L. Gattuso, Diane Katz Red Tape Rising: Regulation in Obama’s First Term

    Congress and the White House have been focused for months on the federal budget—rightfully so, given perennial deficits and unsustainable levels of U.S. debt. However, federal spending accounts for only a portion of the burden placed on Americans by the government. Regulations impose huge additional costs, hindering job creation and innovation, while undermining…

  • Commentary posted April 25, 2013 by James L. Gattuso Internet Taxation: Fair or Foul?

    As a general rule, whenever one hears members of Congress talking about "fairness," you should hold on tight to your wallet. That's certainly the case with the proposed "Marketplace Fairness Act," which has been under consideration in the Senate. The bill is aimed at leveling the sales-tax playing field between Internet merchants and so-called brick-and-mortar…

  • Issue Brief posted April 10, 2013 by James L. Gattuso Breaking Up Big Banks: Right Question, Wrong Answer

    Should the federal government break up America’s big banks? Once confined to the populist fringes of policy debate, the idea has developed surprising momentum in recent months, with a number of conservative voices jumping on the bank breakup bandwagon.[1] Regulators will never allow the biggest banks to fail, supporters say, because of the feared effect of such a…

  • Testimony posted March 6, 2013 by James L. Gattuso “REINS Act of 2013”: Promoting Jobs, Growth, and Competitiveness

    Testimony before The Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law Committee on the Judiciary United States House of Representatives March 5, 2013 Mr. Chairman, Ranking member Cohen, members of the subcommittee: My name is James Gattuso. I am Senior Research Fellow in Regulatory Policy at The Heritage Foundation. Thank you for inviting me to be here…

  • Commentary posted February 15, 2013 by James L. Gattuso Sending a Message: Postal Service Sinks Saturday Service

    What did you get in the mail last Saturday? If you are like most people, you got a few advertising flyers, a few mass-mailed solicitations asking for donations, others telling you can save on car insurance. There may also have been a couple of bills, which - if you're like a growing number of Americans - you had already received online. For most people, this uninspiring…

  • Issue Brief posted January 30, 2013 by James L. Gattuso The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Its Non-Director: What Now?

    It may be back to the beginning for the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The agency, under the direction of Richard Cordray, had just built up a full head of steam, releasing some 16 regulations in the past year. But a court decision on January 25 may not only stop this train, but send it back to the station. Such a reversal would be good news for…

  • Commentary posted December 28, 2012 by James L. Gattuso, Diane Katz Government Regulators Were too Busy in 2012

    During 2012, virtually every aspect of American life was subjected to government meddling, ranging from how many calories you consumed to how efficient your dishwasher was. These rules affect us in a variety of ways. Most increase the cost of living, others hinder job creation and many erode our freedom. Not all regulations are unwarranted, of course. But increasingly,…

  • Issue Brief posted December 27, 2012 by Diane Katz, James L. Gattuso The 10 Worst Regulations of 2012

    During 2012, virtually every aspect of American life, from caloric intake to dishwasher efficiency, was subjected to government meddling. Most of these rules increase the cost of living, others hinder job creation, and many erode freedom. Not all regulations are unwarranted, of course, but increasingly, the rules imposed by the government have less to do with health and…

  • Commentary posted November 29, 2012 by Brett D. Schaefer, James L. Gattuso Knowing When to Walk Away: The U.N. and Internet Freedom

    Delegates from 193 countries will gather Dec. 3 in the city-state of Dubai to consider plans for changing how the Internet is run. Hosted by the International Telecommunication Union, an arm of the United Nations, the conference agenda includes 450 proposals for changes in international communications regulations. Some of these proposals are benign. But others…

  • Issue Brief posted November 28, 2012 by Brett D. Schaefer, James L. Gattuso Resist the Increasing Role of the United Nations in Internet Governance

    The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations specialized agency, will host the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 3–14. The purpose of this conference is to reach consensus among the 193 ITU member states on updating the 1988 International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs) governing…

  • Backgrounder posted November 6, 2012 by James L. Gattuso Adjusting the Picture: Television Regulation for the 21st Century

    Abstract: Television broadcasting, long subject to uniquely comprehensive regulation, has become economically “normal,” characterized today by competition and innovation. The industry however, is seeing growing conflicts between traditional broadcasters and the newer cable and satellite providers over retransmission rights. Some have urged the FCC to take a more…

  • Play Movie Is the Gov't Playing Chicken? James Gattuso on The Willis Report Video Recorded on October 15, 2012 Is the Gov't Playing Chicken? James Gattuso on The Willis Report

    Senior Research Fellow James Gattuso discusses government intervention and identification of poultry on Fox News' 'The Willis Report'.…

  • Commentary posted October 14, 2012 by James L. Gattuso A Swipe at Consumers

    Today’s consumers take credit cards pretty much for granted.  Once used only for major purchases, Americans now use the cards routinely, for even the smallest of purchases.  It’s been a plastic revolution that has made life easier for millions of consumers. But the cards have sparked numerous hard-fought political and legal battles as well.  Merchants have long…

  • Commentary posted October 11, 2012 by James L. Gattuso Toughening Ill-conceived Price Controls on Swipe-fee Cards Shortchanges U.S. Consumers

    Today’s consumers take credit cards pretty much for granted.  Once used only for major purchases, Americans now use the cards routinely, for even the smallest of purchases. It’s been a plastic revolution that has made life easier for millions of consumers.  But the cards have sparked numerous hard-fought political and legal battles as well.    Merchants have long…

  • Play Movie James Gattuso on the postal service default on Fox Business The Willis Report Video Recorded on August 1, 2012 James Gattuso on the postal service default on Fox Business The Willis Report

    James Gattuso discusses the postal service's default on Fox Business' The Willis Report.…

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