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Republicans have developed a reputation for ridiculing nanny state policies of the United States government that regulate an array of activities and products as if Americans are all infants or toddlers unable to look out for their own best interests. Nonetheless, the Republican United States House of Representatives leadership has announced it is putting on the House floor for votes this week several bills that seek to expand the power and scope of the nanny state.
Do you think you are capable of deciding what kind of awning you purchase without government busybodies butting in? Too bad. The Republican House leadership is promoting for approval this week the Awning Safety Act (HR 6132) that directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to adopt new safety regulations for awnings.