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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) voiced his support for the Promoting New Manufacturing Act, HR 4795, along with other energy bills that support job creation. Dr. Cassidy’s amendment was successfully added to the bill, which will provide for greater transparency and help modern, new manufacturing facilities be built in the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. expressed concerns about the impact of the President’s health care on our economy, following testimony by Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf before the House Budget Committee this morning.
Mr. Elmendorf told the committee that “the act created a disincentive for people to work relative to what would have been the case in absence of the act.” According to Politico, “Elmendorf also said the law’s projected effects on job loss will principally affect low-wage workers.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D., today voted for free trade agreements (FTA) with Columbia, Panama and South Korea. The U.S. International Trade Commission estimates these bills will increase American exports by $13 billion and create 250,000 new jobs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D., today voted to reform EPA regulations on the cement industry.
“Today, the House of Representatives passed the Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act. This bill will direct the EPA to create common-sense regulations to allow the cement industry the flexibility to expand while complying with the EPA’s rules.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D., today released the following statement on the TRAIN Act: Assessing the Consequences of Environmental Regulation for U.S. Energy, Manufacturing, and Jobs.
“Today, the House passed the TRAIN Act. The TRAIN Act requires an interagency committee to examine how regulations are making American businesses less competitive with the businesses in other countries. If businesses are less competitive, the United States loses better paying jobs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D., today released the following video statement in response to President Obama’s jobs speech.
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"As the economy continues to struggle, it is clear the road to recovery runs through energy. The administration must expedite Gulf drilling permits to create good paying jobs in Louisiana and reduce American dependence on foreign oil." – Bill Cassidy, M.D.
Increased drilling in Gulf of Mexico could add 230,000 jobs, researchers say
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D., today released the following statement on June’s unemployment numbers.
“Unfortunately, unemployment has risen once again. Burdensome regulations, out-of-control spending and misguided Washington policies are hurting employment in manufacturing and construction.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D., joined with 26 other lawmakers in signing a letter to the president, regarding his release of 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The letter questions why the administration tapped the SPR without adopting a national energy policy that will lessen America’s dependence on foreign oil. The letter urges the president to develop America’s energy resources and remove onerous permitting regulations on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.