Jobs and Economic Growth
Getting America back to work is my top priority. There are four key issues that Congress must address to improve the business climate and create jobs.
First, we must to stop the wasteful spending coming out of Washington. Government needs to live within its means and balance its budget just as hardworking American families do every day.
Second, we must enact common sense regulatory reforms. The amount of red tape involved in creating and running a business is staggering. The most important reform must be the repeal of ObamaCare, but there are hundreds of other rules and regulations created by Washington bureaucrats with little to no oversight. This needs to stop.
Third, we must fix the tax code. Americans need a smarter, simpler tax code that encourages job creation and incentivizes businesses to hire American workers.
And fourth, we must encourage the responsible development of American energy. The shale formations in Ohio and throughout the country can make our nation energy independent. Congress should ensure that energy development is done safely and responsibly.
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