Jobs
Ripon Profile of Jaime Herrera Beutler
The Representative of Washington’s 3rd Congressional District discusses her efforts to improve maternity-related health care and create good-paying jobs for the people she represents.
Equipping Our Veterans for the Next Season of Service
by BRAD WENSTRUP
Too many of these servicemembers struggle to have their talents fully understood and utilized amidst transitioning back to civilian life.
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.
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.
Investing in America’s Workforce
by JOHN KLINE
The Chairman of the Education & Workforce Committee discusses the effort he is leading to make sure today’s workers are better equipped for tomorrow’s job opportunities.
The American Jobs Machine
by DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN
To some, the American jobs machine is broken. But according to this leading economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin, the job stall is due not only to predictable demographic shifts, but preventable policy errors.
The Edge of the Fiscal Cliff
by STEVE CALDEIRA
As America teeters on the brink of a debt crisis, it is critical nothing be done that would force the American people over the edge.
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.
