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Washington, Nov 2, 2011 - Members of the Republican Study Committee today unveiled a bold set of solutions to boost our economy.

The Jobs Through Growth Act, which builds upon the good work already done by House Republicans, is all about keeping America open for business. It cuts through red tape. It makes the tax code simpler, flatter, and fairer. It tears down barriers to energy production and helps lower the price of gas. In short, it creates jobs by growing the economy – not the government.

• Modeled on the Taxpayer Choice Act of 2007, people can stay with the current income tax code or scrap it and switch to a system with just two rates (the lowest in 80 years), generous deductions for families, and no marriage penalty.
• To keep jobs from moving overseas, the bill cuts the corporate tax rate to 25%, targets loopholes for elimination, and encourages companies to bring money made overseas back into the U.S. economy.
• It helps small businesses, family farms, investors, and other job creators by eliminating the Death Tax, the AMT, and the investment tax on inflation.

• The bill calls a timeout on new regulations that create significant economic costs until the job market bounces back.
• Small businesses will get relief from current regulations with the ability to opt out of red tape imposed since the beginning of the recession. Additionally, the benchmark for exemption from many rules will also increase from 50 to 200 employees.
• Federal bureaucrats will be required to consider a proposed rule’s impact on small businesses and get Congressional approval for “major” regulations.

• The bill gives Americans better access to their energy resources by curtailing frivolous litigation and unlocking areas for exploration both on and offshore.
• It reduces red tape, mandates, and prohibitions that artificially increase the price of gasoline.
• It green lights the Keystone pipeline and gives a one-year extension to OCS leases affected by the White House’s drilling moratorium.