Sentences with phrase «favor of small government»

Even for a state that claims to be in favor of small government, it's still a significant economic driver.

Similarly, the size of the federal government increased under George W. Bush — contrary to Republican talking points in favor of smaller government.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has come out in favor of government backing of small nuclear plants.

While most automakers are switching to smaller, turbocharged engines to achieve higher EPA numbers and entice buyers (as well as meet new government - mandated CAFE requirements), Acura has chosen instead to drop the RDX's turbocharged four - cylinder in favor of a normally aspirated V - 6.

A group of conservatives who favor small government and industries who could lose financially are adamantly opposed to these regulations and are the most vocal opponents.

Government efforts to improvement management and restrict cutting of natural forests will also favor modern industry, which has a smaller footprint.

To play a thought game with you, if you accept the definition of a libertarian as someone who generally favors as small and efficient of a government as is reasonably practical to do the job that has been assigned to it,...

To play a thought game with you, if you accept the definition of a libertarian as someone who generally favors as small and efficient of a government as is reasonably practical to do the job that has been assigned to it, then I would agree that those with this viewpoint would be skeptical of increasing the size, roll, or cost of the government unless or until there was clear evidence that there was a need for the government to take action.

Similarly, for cases pertaining to unions and economic activity, liberal decisions would be those that ruled in favor of a union, the government, competition, small business, debtors, injured persons, environmental protection and consumers.