Washington UpdateRep. Dold Welcomes the President's Proposal for Simplifying the Government“I welcome the President’s proposal for putting small businesses first and working to fix some of the layers of red tape and bureaucratic obstacles that face job creators today and I look forward to reading more of the details on this proposal. As a small business owner, I understand the frustration that so many have today with the uncertainty in the government. It can often take a dozen phone calls just to figure out if you are reaching the correct agency. Streamlining the federal government and making it more transparent and simple is key to saving taxpayer money and opening up opportunities and resources for small businesses, hard-working families and the like.”
| NewsFirst year gives Dold special momentsPatch - 12/30/2011 Voting on issues affecting the economic well being of residents of the 10th Congressional District has been just one part of the journey for Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) since he went from operating a 150-year-old family business to the halls of Congress. Though Dold has had nearly unlimted access to power brokers like Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), he has found representing approximately 650,000 of his neighbors a humbling experience. “I get goose bumps when I go up the steps of the Capitol,” Dold said. “There are several ways to get from the Cannon (House Office Building) to the floor. You can take the tunnel or you can walk outside. I prefer to go outside." Read more > |
IssuesJobs and the EconomyIn Congress I am pushing for five critical elements to promote business growth and create private-sector jobs:
Back in the 10th District, my Jobs Task Force is a top-priority. Working with both job creators and job seekers, the Task Force identifies the impediments to job growth, prioritizes specific solutions, and allows me to focus my actions at home and in Washington on tangible, realistic measures that will improve the environment for local job growth.
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