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If Congress is the ultimate source of over-regulation, then regulatory reform must be seen as congressional reform, just as Congress has been the target of other popular reforms aimed at reining in government over-reach, such as term limits, committee reform and subjecting Congress to its own laws.
It's Time To Regulate The State Wayne Crews 2010
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As a nation that again and again proves its power and cleverness, do we think ourselves somehow immune from the dangers of over-reach, pride, self-deception?
Brian D. McLaren: Who Will Be Our Next Monster To Fear? Brian D. McLaren 2011
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"While we understand the eagerness to make sure that no American is foreclosed upon in error, we must be careful not to over-reach and apply a remedy that will make the underlying problem of foreclosures worse," he added.
Obama administration does not support national freeze on foreclosures Ariana Eunjung Cha 2010
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And it will be about tempering the over-reach that the Democrats will be unable to resist.
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"While we understand the eagerness to make sure that no American is foreclosed upon in error, we must be careful not to over-reach and apply a remedy that will make the underlying problem of foreclosures worse," he added.
Obama administration does not support national freeze on foreclosures Ariana Eunjung Cha 2010
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"While we understand the eagerness to make sure that no American is foreclosed upon in error, we must be careful not to over-reach and apply a remedy that will make the underlying problem of foreclosures worse," he added.
Obama administration does not support national freeze on foreclosures Ariana Eunjung Cha 2010
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I think being smart gives them an unwarranted confidence that causes them to over-reach their actual abilities or over-estimate the accuracy of the conclusions they draw on incomplete information.
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In any event it was a bit over over-reach on your part.
Color of Money Live 2011
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The latter development is ultimately my guess, which would probably be timed with Democratic over-reach around 2016-2020.
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Truman found his opportunity to turn the over-reach of the 80th Congress to his advantage in the "Turnip Day" special session of Congress.
Dr. Philip Neches: Debt Ceiling Debate: Obama's Turnip Day? Dr. Philip Neches 2011
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