Economy/Jobs

Economic DevelopmentFinding ways to bring economic development opportunities to the district is vital to the survival of our communities. Investments in education, roads, waste systems, business development, tourism, and the like will help make our small communities more competitive with larger urban areas. As a result jobs will be created, the economy will become stronger, our children will have more opportunities, and our standard of living will increase.

Furthermore, I strongly believe Tennessee has many natural, historic, and cultural features that need to be continuously developed and marketed to vacationers domestically and internationally.

Davis in the News

> Davis: 'It's a lot of jobs, but it goes beyond that'
> Roane State wins $511,000 education grant
> Seminar brings business, government together for jobs
> Study boosts Appalachian highway system
> Lawmakers use time off to attend summit
> Cramer, Davis urge cooperation across valley at summit
> Davis, Cramer partner for growth
> Two states urged to work as a team
> Seminar Teaches Leaders To Tap Federal Funds

News Columns

> Support Local Growers, Save Local Jobs and Stay Healthy

Press Releases

> Davis Awarded National Association of Manufacturers Award for Supporting Job Creating Manufacturing Industry
> Davis Votes for Small Business Jobs Bill
> Davis Named Guardian of Small Business by NFIB
> Davis Votes To Protect and Grow American Jobs
> DOE Under Secretary and Volkswagen to Join Davis During Annual Small Business and Rural Infrastructure Seminar
> Davis Spearheads Meeting to Discuss AEDC Issues
> Davis Sets Date for Annual Seminar Focusing on Small Business Opportunities and Investing in Rural Infrastructure
> Davis Votes to Expand Small Business Lending and Tax Relief to Spur Job Creation
> Davis Praises Camel Manufacturing on Contract Award
> Davis Works to Promote Tennessee Valley During National Technology Summit and Beyond
> Davis Votes to Create American Jobs, Cut Taxes for Working Families and Small Businesses
> Davis Statement on Being Awarded Spirit of Enterprise by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
> Davis Applauds Passage of Measure to Spur Small Business and Job Growth
> Congressman Lincoln Davis Honored with Award from Development District Association of Appalachia
> Davis to Push Opportunities for Small Businesses and Local Governments at Annual Seminar
> Lawrence, Lewis Counties Added to Appalachian Regional Commission
> Congressman Lincoln Davis Praises Volkswagen for Investing in Tennessee
> Davis Announces Procurement/Grant Conference
> Davis, Cramer Encourage Cooperation Across Tennessee Valley
> Davis Says Grant to Region Will Spur Greater Cooperation and Growth
> Congressmen Davis and Cramer Partner for Economic Development Efforts in Southern Tennessee and Northern Alabama
> Frist, Alexander, Blackburn, Davis Announce Congressional Approval of Franklin Battlefield Legislation
> Davis Announces $1.9 Million for Walls of Jericho Project
> Davis Calls for Study into Expansion of Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
> Frist, Alexander, Blackburn, Davis Introduce Franklin Battlefield Legislation
> Davis Announces $3.5 Million for Walls of Jericho Project
> Davis Announces ARC Grant for Clarkrange Business Park
> Davis Announces $500,000 for I-40 Interchange, Roane County
> Congressman Davis Named To Influential Transportation Committee

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Fiscal ManagementAs a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of fiscally conservative House Democrats, I have fought against irresponsible spending by our government. One of the most important jobs I have in Congress is to be a steward of America's financial resources and to stand in the gap of what appears to be a new philosophy of deficit spending.

Mismanagement of America's resources is wrong and is grossly unfair to the next generation of Americans who will bare the responsibility. Everyday we are adding to our national debt, which in part is being financed by Japan and China. Last year eighteen percent of all federal tax dollars went to paying the interest on our debt.

I support a Constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget and support applying PAYGO, or pay-as-you-go, to offset the cost of new spending or tax cuts with savings elsewhere.

Floor Statements

> The Budget, Debt and the Blue Dog's Iraq Accountability Legislation
> Restoring Fiscal Sanity and PAYGO
> Introducing Blue Dog Twelve Point Budget Reform Plan
> Moral Value of Borrow and Spend Economic Policies

Davis in the News

> 'Blue Dogs' seek to elevate role
> Democrats seek plus image fiscally
> Fiscal Conservatives Harder To Label Now
> Blue Dog Democrats Outline Proposal

News Columns

> We Have Long-Term Priorities in Order
> Too many games played over budget
> PAYGO Helps Address Deficit Concerns
> The Truth About the Budget
> Control Spending Now for a Better Future
> Tennessee Families Impacted by National Debt

Press Releases

> Davis Supports Legislation to Cut Wasteful Spending
> House Passes Statutory PAYGO Law
> Davis Recognized by Blue Dogs for Working to Protect the Country's Fiscal Stability
> House Passed Budget Achieves Balance, Sets Priorities
> Davis Touts House Passed Measure to Restore Fiscal Discipline
> More Than Line-Item Veto Needed to Restrain Spending
> Davis, Blue Dogs Promote Accountability in Government
> House Budget Guided by Misplaced Priorities
> Congress Should Stay in Washington Until it Fixes Budget Problem
> Tax Package Promotes Fiscal Irresponsibility
> Davis Statement On Stimulus Plan
> Congressman Davis, Blue Dogs Outline Responsible Budget Plan

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Small BusinessAs a general contractor, I understand many of the increasingly complex issues that many small business owners face. I have helped industries receive access to business counseling and training, and support permanently repealing the estate tax for small businesses and farmers.

This combined with pro-growth tax relief for small businesses to grow their resources and expand their reach in the local community are critical for economic growth.

Davis in the News

> Davis thanks vets at biz conference
> Seminar brings business, government together for jobs

Press Releases

> Davis Awarded National Association of Manufacturers Award for Supporting Job Creating Manufacturing Industry
> Davis Votes for Small Business Jobs Bill
> Davis Named Guardian of Small Business by NFIB
> Davis Votes To Protect and Grow American Jobs
> DOE Under Secretary and Volkswagen to Join Davis During Annual Small Business and Rural Infrastructure Seminar
> Davis Sets Date for Annual Seminar Focusing on Small Business Opportunities and Investing in Rural Infrastructure
> Davis Votes to Expand Small Business Lending and Tax Relief to Spur Job Creation
> Davis Praises Camel Manufacturing on Contract Award
> Davis Votes to Create American Jobs, Cut Taxes for Working Families and Small Businesses
> Davis Statement on Being Awarded Spirit of Enterprise by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
> Davis Applauds Passage of Measure to Spur Small Business and Job Growth
> Davis to Push Opportunities for Small Businesses and Local Governments at Annual Seminar
> Congressman Davis To Host Annual Procurement and Grant Seminar
> Davis Presented Chamber's 'Spirt of Enterprise'
> National Association of Manufacturers Present Award to Congressman Davis
> U.S. Chamber of Commerce Presents "Spirit of Enterprise" to Congressman Davis
> Davis Fights to Protect Rural Small Businesses