Reduce Regulations... Or Not

Remember a year ago when Obama said he wanted to go through every single law and reduce redundant and overly burdensome regulations.  If not, let's refresh your memory:

• Obama Orders Review of All Government Regulations - CBSNews
• Toward a 21st Century Regulatory System - WSJ

So how how are things going?  Well, granted these are not all federal rules, but as a country we certainly are not doing well at reducing government regulation.

• 2012 Welcomes 40k New Laws - DailyCaller