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Dodd-Frank, ObamaCare, and the Erosion of the Rule of Law

By Timothy H. Lee
Thursday, July 11 2013

This article was originally published by Forbes on June 10, 2013. “…He has erected a Multitude of new Offices, and sent hither Swarms of Officers to harass our People, and eat out their Substance…” – The Declaration of Independence Since our inception, we’ve aspired to remain a nation of laws, not of men. For that to be true, however, our laws must be of sufficient clarity that we can understand them and guide our conduct accordingly. Otherwise, the rule of law dissipates, and the tyranny of bureaucrats expands. On March 23, 2010,…

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