REP. HALL RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT’S “STATE OF THE
UNION” ADDRESS
I got home last night and had already received an e-mail from Ralph Halls press secretary. We communicate often.
Within 2 hours of the presidents State of the Union Address, the great man had responded with sound reasoning.
This is another reason why I respect Mr. Hall and his staff so much. It is a guide to great leadership in Congress to speak out and stay connected to his district and the nation! jb
WASHINGTON,
DC . . . Following
the President's State of the Union address, Rep. Ralph Hall (TX-04) released
the following statement:
“Growing the economy and creating
jobs are the top priorities of Americans and 4th District
constituents. That is why I was disappointed with the President’s speech
tonight. His attempt to shift the dialogue from a weak economy that is
suffering from his failed policies to income inequality is obvious. The
American people deserve to have their priorities directly addressed, and they
deserve real solutions to these problems.
“Growth is weak, Americans lack
good jobs, and the number of those who are suffering in poverty because of
these poor economic conditions has increased by 6.7 million since the President
was first elected to office.
“We can help struggling Americans
by focusing our energy on promoting a pro-jobs environment so people can get
back to work and the economy will begin to grow. We can do this by creating an
environment that encourages entrepreneurs to form start-ups and current business
owners to grow. These are our job creators and innovators, and they are the
backbone of our economy.
“The House has already passed
numerous pro-jobs bills that are stalled in the Senate – bills to reform the
burdensome tax code, get rid of unnecessary regulations, and help those seeking
work through job training programs, just to name a few.
“One of the best and easiest
solutions to encourage job creation and economic growth is through domestic
energy. Tonight, the President cited America’s growing success in domestic
energy production. While I am pleased with our country’s progress, the
Administration has gone out of its way to stifle flourishing energy production.
In fact, the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service reported all increases
in domestic oil production since 2007 have taken place on non-federal lands. Similarly,
natural gas production on federal lands fell by 33 percent, while production on
state and private lands increased by 40 percent. The real credit to America’s success goes to private energy producers.
“The President should join
Republicans in a true ‘all-of-the-above’ domestic energy approach. Domestic
energy production would not only help the pocketbooks of hardworking taxpayers,
but it would provide more national security, economic growth, and job creation.
That is why House Republicans have already passed many energy jobs bills,
including legislation to replace federal regulations with state-orientated
programs, access land currently blocked by the Administration, provide
cost-benefit analysis for taxpayers before new regulations are enacted, and approve
the Keystone Pipeline permit. The Keystone Pipeline alone would directly create
20,000 jobs and provide a $7 billion private market boost to the economy.
“Repealing ‘ObamaCare,’ the
President’s bad health care law, is one more important step we must take if we
are to provide job opportunities and economic growth. Right now America does
not have enough jobs, and if we do not repeal this law, soon there will be
fewer employers. Many small business owners cite the unknown effects of ‘ObamaCare’
regulations as the cause of layoffs and their reluctance to hire new workers. I
have consistently opposed the President’s health care take over since it first
passed through the Energy and Commerce Committee, and I will continue to work
for its full and permanent repeal. I am also a co-sponsor of H.R. 2300, Empowering Patients First Act,that would
replace ‘ObamaCare’ with patient-centered solutions.
“As Chairman Emeritus of the
Science, Space, and Technology Committee and a senior member of the Energy and
Commerce Committee, I will continue to promote real solutions that address the
top priorities of my constituents and Americans across the country – efforts to
heal and grow our economy and to promote job creation. I want a positive future
for our children and grandchildren, and I will fight for greater opportunities to
keep the American dream alive for future generations.”
- J.B. Blocker is a media consultant based in Collin County in North Texas. Advertise with J.B. by calling 469-334-9962.
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