Rep Nan Hayworth on GOP Jobs Bills and Full Year Payroll Tax Relief Extension
Washington, Jan 6, 2012 -
in the Weekly Republican
Address, Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY) highlights Republicans’
Plan for
America’s Job Creators and House-passed
jobs bills awaiting action in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Among
those bills is legislation that incorporates key elements of the president’s
jobs plan, including tax incentives for business expensing, a full-year
extension of payroll tax relief, and a full-year extension of unemployment
insurance. Rep. Hayworth, who represents New York’s 19th Congressional
District, is one of the
House GOP negotiators charged with completing this jobs
bill so it can be enacted into law. In the
address, Rep. Hayworth also marks the one-year anniversary of the Tucson, AZ
shooting that took six lives.
“Hello, I’m Representative Nan Hayworth from the great state of New York.
“As
always, the new year brings fresh hopes and aspirations. Unfortunately,
too many of our fellow citizens begin 2012 with worries about keeping their jobs
and paying their bills.
“Finding work in this economy remains a struggle, and Friday’s jobs report is
the latest evidence of that. Three years ago at this time, the incoming
Obama Administration claimed its ‘stimulus’ would keep unemployment below eight
percent. Well, unemployment has now been above eight percent for 35
straight months, the longest such stretch since the Great Depression.
Roughly 13 million Americans are looking for jobs.
“Leaders in Washington should have no higher priority this year than getting our
economy back to creating jobs.
“The foundation for action is already in place. Right now, there are
nearly 30 jobs bills passed by the House with support from both Republicans and
Democrats that are awaiting action in the Democratic-run Senate. The
Republican Plan for America’s Job Creators is designed to empower small
businesses and get government out of their way.
“One vote is all each of these jobs bills needs to get to the president’s desk,
and it’s disappointing the Senate hasn’t acted. After all, these proposals
fulfill common-sense priorities like addressing excessive regulations,
encouraging entrepreneurship, and making Washington live within its means.
“One of these bills, in fact, would implement key elements of the president's
own plan, including tax incentives for business expensing, a full-year extension
of payroll tax relief, and a full-year extension of unemployment insurance.
I serve as one of the negotiators ready to work with our Democratic counterparts
to get a full-year payroll tax cut enacted into law.
“While the Republican-led House has passed a full year extension of the payroll
tax holiday, the Senate, controlled by the president's own party, has not.
“More jobs bills are in the works. In the coming weeks, the House will consider
job-creating proposals to reduce unnecessary and burdensome regulations, and
repair and improve America’s roads and bridges. Instead of just spending more on
short-term fixes, we’d be permanently removing government barriers to job
creation. And we hope these bills won’t be bottled up by partisan
politics, as well.
“Indeed, all of this requires the help – and the leadership – of the president.
We are hopeful that President Obama, in his State of the Union Address, will
express a willingness to work with Republicans to enact all of these jobs bills.
The American people know we have our disagreements, but they rightly expect us
to work together to find areas where we can agree and act. Republicans
remain ready and willing to do just that.
“Finally, you may recall that last year’s State of the Union occurred in the
shadow of one of the saddest days in recent memory. One year ago this
Sunday, a madman opened fire on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her
constituents outside a grocery store in Tucson, Arizona. Six people were killed,
including Gabe Zimmerman, an aide to the congresswoman. In those difficult
hours, Americans reminded the world that no act of violence would silence the
dialogue of democracy. All of us who have the privilege to serve with
Gabby continue to pray for her recovery. We remain grateful to those who
have sent thoughts and prayers to her, to her family, and all those who were
affected.
“In
the year ahead, the spirit of service and fellowship can inspire us in
Washington. We can be honest about the challenges we face and we can be
equal to the task.
“Thank you for listening, and God bless America.”