Issue Position: Creating Good Jobs and Strengthening Our Economy

Issue Position

Creating good jobs and strengthening our economy is central to restoring the American Dream and fortifying the middle class.

Income and wages have been stagnant for three decades. In the last six years alone, one in ten Americans has fallen out of the ranks of the middle class. This is not a political issue; it is a serious problem that impacts all of us. We cannot let the American Dream fall victim to partisan politics.

Federal tax law is unfair, unnecessarily complicated, and in dire need of reform. We need to lower taxes on hardworking Utahns.

Small businesses are the engines that drive job creation. Now more than ever, we should help aspiring entrepreneurs follow their dreams and create jobs. We need to cut taxes and enhance access to credit for small businesses. We need to reform the tax code and eliminate barriers that hinder small businesses from growing and hiring.

To strengthen our economy today and ensure it remains strong tomorrow, we must invest in our nation's crumbling infrastructure. It's time to put Utahns back to work, repairing and upgrading our highways, bridges, airports and mass transit systems.

To create jobs and strengthen the economy, Doug will support measures that:

*Ensure Utah children receive a world-class education that prepares them for tomorrow's jobs
*Reform the Federal tax code and reduce taxes on hardworking Utahns
*Reduce corporate taxes by 33%
*Eliminate barriers that prevent small businesses from growing and hiring
*Enhance access to credit for small businesses
*Invest in our nation's infrastructure

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