Issue Position: Growing Our Economy and Job Growth

Issue Position

Making our economy more healthy and creating jobs remain the top concern of most constituents I meet with. Washington must stop spending money it doesn't have and create more opportunities for private sector job creation. We can lay the groundwork for a stronger economy and a brighter future for all Americans. Doing so calls for some tough choices and a lot of common sense. Here's how we do it:

Energy Independence: an "all of the above" approach that expands American energy production will help create jobs, boost manufacturing, and make energy more affordable.

Lowering Health Care Costs: repealing the Affordable Care Act, enacting patient-centered reforms, and eliminating wasteful government spending will bring down the costs that strain families and make it harder for small businesses to hire.

Education: reforming federal education policies to empower parents with choice and equal opportunity to seek great teachers and schools, and improve access to college and training, will better prepare students for tomorrow's job market.

Tax Reform: a simpler, flatter tax code without all the loopholes will be fairer for everyone, bring jobs home, and help make American innovators and manufacturers more competitive.

Controlling Spending: stopping wasteful spending and balancing the budget -- just like families do -- will help pay down our debt and preserve the American Dream.

Fostering Innovation: keeping the Internet free from government regulation, stopping cyber-attacks while protecting our privacy, and modernizing our laws will help promote technological innovation and entrepreneurship.

Border Security: securing our borders, enforcing our laws, and making the process of becoming a legal immigrant fairer and more efficient will help America remain a magnet for the brightest minds and hardest workers.

Reining in Red Tape: removing artificial government barriers will preserve and strengthen Americans' ability to build, grow, and compete with anyone.

Fixing Broken Government: rigorous responsible oversight of government operations will help remove obstacles to growth and ensure accountability for taxpayers.

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