economy
PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT

by CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS
After years of slow growth and a lack of confidence, Americans asked for a better way. From cutting taxing to strengthing our national defense, the 115th Congress has shown that we found it.
The State of the Small Business Economy

by JUANITA D. DUGGAN
In August, the NFIB Optimism Index soared to a record high of 108.8, breaking the 1983 record of 108 that occurred during the Administration of President Reagan.
America is Building Things Again

by DEBORAH WINCE-SMITH
The U.S. has gained back 15,000 manufacturing establishments and more than a million manufacturing jobs, with 278,000 of those jobs coming in the past year alone.
Economic Diversification

by MAYA MACGUINEAS
We need to acknowledge that many families that play by the rules still run the risk of economic ruin.
The Year Ahead On Capitol Hill

by ADAM PUTNAM
The Chairman of the House Republican Conference talks about the legislative outlook for 2007 and what the GOP will be working to achieve.
Debt Reduction Done Right

by MAYA MACGUINEAS
With the debt at historic levels, this respected budget expert argues that what the country needs is a bold and balanced plan to curb spending and get the economy back on track.
Virginia in the Balance

by JESSE RICHMAN
In 2000, the presidential election came down to the votes of one state – Florida. In 2012, the election may hinge on the votes of the Old Dominion.