WASHINGTON
The vote Friday was 391-28 for the Republican-sponsored
resolution, which has little practical effect. Committee chairmen
already were under instructions from Republican leaders to try to
modify or eliminate unnecessary government rules. Several
committees have held hearings to spotlight the issue.
House Democrats argued the resolution was unnecessary but voted
for it anyway. President Barack Obama has pledged to review all
federal regulations and get rid of those no longer needed.
Democrats have defended many regulations as necessary to protect
Americans' health and safety in the workplace.
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