March 5, 2010 Jeff Reetz for Congress 2010
For Immediate Release: Contact: Alyson Reetz 502-244-5805
STATEMENT FROM JEFF REETZ, CANDIDATE FOR 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, ON HOUSE PASSED JOBS BILL
(Louisville) “Once again the Democrat leadership in Congress has put “nonsense” in front of common sense when it comes to creating jobs. The so-called Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act provides no incentive for the consumer to actually put money back in the economy.”
“As a small businessman employing more than 700 people, I distinctly understand the need to put people back to work and wish I could provide more jobs. However, the “incentives” in this bill do nothing to get people to buy the services small businesses provide. We need to provide relief directly to the consumer in the form of tax cuts while at the same time reducing the number of regulations that directly hurt small businesses.”
As an example, the Associated Builders and Contractors notes in a statement of opposition to this bill:
“The construction industry has lost 1.9 million jobs since December 2007, including 75,000 in January 2010 alone, and the current unemployment rate stands at nearly 25 percent. Simply providing employers with tax incentives to hire new employees will not solve the crux of the problem currently facing our industry: the lack of projects on which our member companies can work.”
Reetz stated “Congress needs to stop using the taxpayers as their own personal ATM and provide real solutions to the problems facing our Country. My plan would provide real relief not only to small businesses but also the consumer while reducing reckless government spending. Our Congressman clearly has the wrong priorities and come May 18th, the Republican voters in the 3rd District will send a loud and clear message about what their priorities are for the direction of this Country.”