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“I’ve spent my entire state legislative career supporting 2 year colleges, and I will do the same as your congressman. A workforce that constantly retrains is fundamentally more secure than one that doesn’t.”
- Increase the classroom capacity for all of Arkansas’ 2 year colleges.
- Invest in higher technology infrastructure for 21st century job training.
- Stimulate the pursuit of Professional Certifications throughout the workforce.
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| Small Business |
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“As the only small business owner in this race, I know both the opportunities and challenges that come with small business. The current recession is as much about the lack of job creation as it is about job losses. By removing barriers to entry we can create jobs and reward good ideas and hard work.”
- Create Small Business Start Up Savings Accounts.
- Double the deduction for Small Business Start-Up costs.
- Create incentives for small businesses that hire new employees.
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| Exports |
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“The American economy is strongest when we make things, not when we consume things. Growing global markets are an opportunity, not a threat. Central Arkansas can create jobs and grow our economy at every level by taking part in the global market.”
- Answer the President and the U.S. Chamber’s call to double US exports over the next 5 years.
- Recognize the opportunities of Arkansas industries exporting high value products to global markets.
- Recognize the local impact of exports sector on transportation, manufacturing and finance.
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| Fayetteville Shale and Clean Energy Jobs |
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“The Fayetteville Shale natural gas play is a global opportunity located right here in Arkansas. I will be their tireless advocate. For me, it’s about Arkansas jobs, clean energy, economic and even national security.”
- Pursue conversion of the federal fleet to compressed natural gas.
- Create a level playing field for natural gas in the energy and electric power marketplace.
- Facilitate the conversion of state and commercial fleets to compressed natural gas.
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| Infrastructure |
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“When I chaired the House Transportation Committee, I saw firsthand Arkansas’s infrastructure needs. As your congressman, I will fight for the investment and the jobs associated with improving our highway, water, broadband and military infrastructure.”
- Encourage investment in Arkansas infrastructure.
- Award federal infrastructure dollars based on merit and need. Not politics.
- Create a “capital budget” for the federal government. Stop paying for infrastructure out of operations and debt.
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