Over the years, countries have repeatedly pledged to clear the rules that hinder competition and led to chronically anemic growth.
But as sales pick up and open houses draw dozens of prospects instead of single-digit groups, one thing is clear: the rules of the game have changed — in some ways, for good.
Mann wrote on 11 February 2013: "To be clear, the rules mean that special advisers can help in byelections in their own time and outside office hours, but only by providing backroom support, for example stuffing envelopes.
For one thing, it's not clear the rules apply to cable; for another, they don't want to be perceived as whiners.
To be clear, the rules are not being adopted today — that vote will be about three months from now, during which time the proposal is open for comment.
If the White House makes clear the rules of engagement, there will be less room for misunderstanding, and an environment will be created in which positive business can be done and in which China might evolve, ultimately, into a liberal democracy.
They will make clear the rules for circumstances when data in the digital realm is being sought and most importantly, identify when it is appropriate to 'break glass in case of emergency,' and access data that otherwise should remain private.
