Jobs & Economy

As so many of our servicemen and women return from their overseas service, it is vital that the services and resources they require are properly funded. Read more »

It is critical in the careful discussion of this complex piece of legislation that we make sure we make the right decisions for both the short and long term defense of this nation. The focus is truly on crafting our national defense strategy and finding the best ways to prepare and equip our exceptional men and women in uniform. Read more »

Our nation is able to continue to be the world leader on economic issues because of the dedicated members of our armed forces, working to protect our freedoms each and every day. Without the constant and determined efforts of these servicemen and women, both past and present, we would simply lose many of the daily comforts and freedoms that we often take for granted. Read more »

By keeping more of their capital to invest in employees and business growth ... small businesses can do what they do best: innovate, grow, and put folks to work in our communities. I was pleased to support this bill, which now awaits consideration in the Senate. Read more »

The simple truth is that with high gas prices, the economy’s recovery is stunted. Congress must ensure that government policies aren’t contributing to these rising energy costs, and has to take action to promote an atmosphere where pain at the pump isn’t continually controlling folks’ budgets. Read more »

The fabric of our nation’s freedom was sewn by our veterans; it is essential that we treat them with the respect and dignity they have earned and deserve. Read more »

Accountability and transparency have been largely absent from political conversations, and I am committed to restoring common-sense principles to the actions of Congress. Read more »

Of the common sense solutions Congress must pursue this year, fulfilling its primary Constitutional responsibility of passing a budget must be the starting point. Read more »

Like many of you, I have been very frustrated in the last few weeks as Congress has tried to complete its work on extending much needed tax relief for hard working families across this nation. Once again, negotiations were taken to the brink, this time as the deadline approached on the payroll tax holiday, unemployment benefits, and Medicare physician repayments. While the process as a… Read more »

Americans deserve their civil liberties as defined in our Constitution, and they also deserve to be protected from terrorists who wish to harm this country. I believe that we can meet both objectives. Read more »