reckoning cost of federal regulations are $1.882 trillion. bottom up tally looking at environmental, health and safety paper work and so on down the line. the cost of regulations is like a hidden tax buried in the price of goods and services. the president sees them contributing to the health and welfare of americans. i continue to do what i ve been doing which is where i see a big problem and the opportunity to help the american people and it is within my lawful authority to provide that help i m going to do it. the states bear a hefty share of what is pension for overregulation. take new york state s new tiger selfie law banning contact with large cats. in california 930 new laws are on the books this year starting today all egg laying hens raised there must be housed with enough space to stand up lie down, turn around and fully extend their wings. all california employees are