Survey on Taxes, Jobs and the Economy

As you may know, the current tax rates are expected to rise at the end of the year. The House has passed legislation to prevent the tax hikes. What do you think will happen to the economy if tax increases go into effect next year? It will hurt the economy
It will help the economy
It will have no effect on the economy
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Do you favor raising taxes on individuals, and businesses that file as individuals that make over $250,000 a year? Yes
No
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What do you think is the best action that the federal government can take to help our economy? Cut spending and keep the current tax rates
Cut spending and raise taxes
Increase spending and raise taxes
Other
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Are you, or someone in your family, currently unemployed? Yes
No
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In the last 60 days has your workplace: Hired workers
Laid off workers
Made no change
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What do you consider to be the cause of the current economic environment (pick all that apply)? Too much government spending
The new health care law
The threat of higher taxes
More government regulation
The economy is cyclical, government has no impact
Not enough government regulation of Wall Street
Not enough government spending to stimulate the economy
None of the above

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will help get our economy back on track. To date, the House has passed 24 jobs bills but those bills have not been voted on in the Senate. Are you aware that the House had passed 24 jobs bills? Yes
No
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In 1996, Rep. Calvert authored legislation which created the E-Verify program which, for the almost 300,000 businesses that use the program, ensures that only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. are able to obtain a job. One of the legislative proposals Rep. Calvert is working on in Congress is to make E-Verify mandatory for all businesses in the United States. Rep. Calvert strongly believes that American jobs should go to American workers and legal residents. Do you agree that E-Verify should be made mandatory? Yes
No
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One of Rep. Calvert’s concerns is over- regulation by the federal government which impacts the business environment. House Republicans passed legislation requiring that regulations with an economic impact over $100 million would require an up or down vote by Congress. Do you think over regulation has been a problem that is negatively impacting our economy? Yes
No
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Survey on Taxes, Jobs and the Economy