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"A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned, this is the sum of good government."
-Thomas Jefferson-

I find it interesting, actually more annoying, that all our leaders in Washington are "talking the talk" about the need for jobs, yet nothing is happening in the private sector. With all the desire for jobs that Washington has, what's up with the private sector?  Are they not listening? Have all business owners lost the desire to increase profits, expand their businesses, hire more people, put more money in their pockets as well as the pockets of their employees and stock holders? I know that's not true because that doesn't line up with our human nature. Have the American people, as well as those around the world, quit buying products? Well of course, we know that's not true. So what is holding up the hiring frenzy by our American companies?

We know that government doesn't create jobs. But we do know that government can certainly stifle job creation. There are several ways our government has and is holding up the job hiring frenzy. How you ask? Quite simple. If the costs of doing business goes up for a business owner from an outside source (in this case, our government), then he or she must raise the cost of product and/or cut their own costs of doing business. Generally, in a very competitive market, cutting costs is more likely to happen, which can and does mean job loss for some.

How does our government stifle our businesses from hiring? Lets begin with Obamacare. Forcing companies to pay for insurance will be very difficult on businesses, especially small business. This is creating an increase in costs that will put some companies out of business. Our leaders not doing anything about our national debt creates an uncertainty, including inflation, possibly even insolvency. Tax cuts coming to an end becomes an automatic future cost increase and government regulations on businesses seem to be a cost adder every time. If as a business owner I am experiencing increasing costs now with more coming in the future, why would I increase my costs even further by hiring more people in a sluggish economy?

This is why I have listed below my top 5 issues that must be addressed in January 2013 if we truly want to create a positive environment for job creation in America. I have listed these in order of immediate importance. The further we move down the list, the more positive outlook our government can provide for business owners.

1. Repeal Obamacare
2. Vote on a Balanced Budget Amendment
3. Make Bush Tax cuts permanent.
4. Cut Government regulations on business
5. Cut off money to our enemies

If we have a Republican government in January 2013, I would think these could be addressed within the first 60 days. I would love to lead out in any of these areas and will do so if District 2 gives me that honor by electing me to U.S. Congress. I welcome and ask for your comments and thoughts.