"As the industry faces new regulation, it has to make its case in Washington, explain their business and their view of the world."

Back in 1999, the national movement to provide alternatives to parents through charter schools, which face less burdensome regulation than other public schools, was gaining steam.

Conversely, hedge funds face indirect regulation since they do business with regulated entities, banks and brokers.

Government-backed companies that provide low-cost loans to home buyers, students and farmers face tighter regulation in proposed legislation.

Even then, they face heavy licensing fees, taxes and regulation.

Today, businesses face stiffer regulation than ever before.

And railroads eventually faced tough regulation, for good reason: they had a lot of market power, and often abused it.

But ESPN2 may have a difficult time as cable environment faces renewed regulation.

During the Clinton Administration, the energy industry faced increased scrutiny and regulation.

Companies that provide expensive, short-term loans to desperate borrowers face tougher regulation by the government.