Unemployment
As the current Administration failed to address the pressing issue of unemployment, they are now trying to convince the public that this problem is solved by manipulating the data and numbers. The truth is: unemployment is still unacceptably high both in the Commonwealth and across the country. Our citizens deserve much better results and we should not be led to believe that this is a new norm.
Growing jobs in Massachusetts and the nation is my top priority as a U.S. Senator. Some of the main reasons why employers are not hiring are: unpredictable regulatory policies, high costs of health care and energy, and high employment and corporate taxes. America needs to become business-friendly and create the economic environment where companies are encouraged to expand, produce and hire more employees. We need to encourage employers to create and keep the jobs on American soil.
Massachusetts has great resources and a highly educated and talented work force that is attractive to many businesses from different sectors. We should build a diverse business community in the state, and not exclusively promote any one particular industry.
To achieve these economic objectives, I propose the following steps:
• Lower the operating costs of doing business (energy, taxes)
• Incentivize businesses to hire American workers
• Lower the regulatory burden on businesses
• Encourage expansion and hiring by lowering the costs associated with maintaining employees.
• Create predictable and accountable government that will not interfere with free markets and entrepreneurs.
As a Senator for Massachusetts, I pledge to work tirelessly to promote bills that stimulate job creation and oppose initiatives that stifle our economic activity and decrease employment growth.
