5 Lasting Solutions for American Small Business
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End the bailout mentality in Washington.
I was one of only 17 out of 435 Members of Congress to vote against all of the stimulus and bailout packages under both Presidents Bush and Obama, totaling nearly $1.8 trillion.
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Support tax cuts for small businesses.
I am cosponsoring the Small Business Formation and Job Creation Act that would increase the maximum deduction for small businesses incurring start-up expenses from $5,000 to $20,000, motivating prospective small business owners to create jobs and spur innovation.
(H.R. 1552)
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Provide economic relief for businesses and protect the middle class.
I am proud to cosponsor the Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Tax Relief Act designed to provide broad, permanent incentives for economic growth, with immediate and long-term benefits based on three main themes: 1) Supporting Families through Tax Relief; 2) Providing Economic Relief for American Businesses and Entrepreneurs; and 3) Saving Future Generations from a Crushing Debt Burden.”
(H.R. 470)
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Fight “Cap and Trade” Energy Tax and Card Check Legislation.
I voted to oppose cap-and-trade legislation that would raise energy costs for businesses and card check legislation that threatens to increase costs for small businesses. (
H.R. 2454
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H.R. 1409
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Support Association Health Plans and Opposed Mandates on Small Businesses in the Healthcare bill.
I cosponsored legislation to allow small businesses to join together and negotiate with insurance companies to purchase quality health insurance on a level playing field, just like large businesses currently do.
(H.R. 3218)
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