What others are saying about the REBUILD Act

Guthrie's bill would improve U.S. business
Bowling Green Daily News Editorial, November 2, 2013

Increasing production and competitiveness for American manufacturers in this country should be every American’s goal.

U.S. Rep. Brettt Guthrie, R-Ky., believes this can be done and has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that could make these goals a reality if it passes both chambers of Congress and is signed into law.

The REBUILD Act of 2013 is a multifaceted approach, with elements that include investing in training programs that will match skills needed by industry, expediting the process for comprehensive tax reform, expanding offshore oil and gas production and limiting action from the Environmental Protection Agency that would negatively affect the economy.

The idea behind the REBUILD Act is to make sure that America is “the best place in the world to do business,” Guthrie said.

Guthrie is right, and he’s a man who knows about business. Guthrie’s family owns Trace Die Cast in Bowling Green. It is a true American success story. When Guthrie’s dad lost his job with Ford in 1982, his father used his experience and training to start the company and developed it into the successful business it is today.

Through his experience with Trace Die Cast, Guthrie has seen the importance of employees who pursue training and learn skills.

Another part of this bill that we support is the provision that calls for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare.”

Guthrie says every business he talks to says they have to make decisions based on the health care law. In its place, the act would establish a legal framework for consumers to buy health insurance across state lines.

The congressman says the idea behind this bill is to tackle the issues of developing the American workforce and spurring production in a comprehensive way.

Another section of the bill calls for expedited passage of tax reform if the Joint Committee on Taxation finds that such reform would transition to a corporate tax rate that is more globally competitive and reduce complexity and eliminate special interest loopholes.

This would be great for Bowling Green and Kentucky businesses, which are already at a disadvantage compared to many businesses overseas because they pay a higher tax rate.
This competitive disadvantage is simply harming our businesses.

This needs to change – all the more reason for members of Congress to get behind Guthrie and his legislation.