For example , some have argued for deregulating industries such as the oil industry . Julian Zelizer says lax regulations helped set the stage for the massive Gulf oil spill . He says Obama administration had largely followed Bush administration in lax regulation . At first , President Reagan hoped to directly overturn as many environmental regulations as possible . Zelizer : Government needs to impose new regulations and make sure they are enforced .
For example , some have argued for deregulating industries such as the oil industry . Julian Zelizer says lax regulations helped set the stage for the massive Gulf oil spill . He says Obama administration had largely followed Bush administration in lax regulation . Zelizer : Government needs to impose new regulations and make sure they are enforced .