Wilson Releases his 2010 Priorities

Congressman Joe Wilson unveiled his 2010 legislative priorities during three press conferences throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional district:

“In 2009, we witnessed the return of big government and its big failures. Lawmakers not only put American taxpayers on the hook for the year’s historic financial downturn, they also passed a Washington takeover of health care and continued debate on a national energy tax. Meanwhile, American families and small business owners continued to wonder when job creation policies would arrive.

“In this new year, it’s time for Congress to finally get our priorities straight and discuss job creation policies each and every day. History shows that a combination of low taxes, worker training, right-to-work protections and less regulatory red tape is a sound recipe to attract business. I urge Speaker Pelosi to consider these ideas and more, to get America’s economy rolling once again.

“It is also crucial that we enhance America’s national security by finally securing America’s borders, reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and supporting the President’s decision to send reinforcements to Afghanistan,” said Congressman Joe Wilson.

Wilson’s 2010 Agenda
Long-Term Job Creation Policies:
5% Across-the-Board Income Tax Cut; Cut Capital Gains and Corporate Taxes; Retraining Workforce Assistance; Bonus Depreciation; Home Purchase Tax Credit; Make Withdrawals from IRAs Tax-and Penalty-Free; Increase Student Loan Tax Deduction; Small Business Tax Deduction Equal to 20% of Income; Increase Child Tax Credit to $5,000; and Make Unemployment Benefits Tax Free

Patient-Centered Health Care Reform:
Shop for Health Insurance Across State Lines; Small Business Association Health Plans; Cover Pre-Existing Conditions; and Allow Individuals to Pool Together in their Organizations to Save on Health Care Costs

American Security:
Support President’s Decision to Send Reinforcements to Afghanistan; Give Troops Tools they Need to Succeed in their Missions and in the Surge; Promote Military Families; Honor America’s Veterans – Offer Job Training Assistance and Provide Incentives for Investors to Hire Veterans for Small Businesses; and Finally Secure America’s Borders

Energy Independence:
Promote an All-of the-Above Energy Plan that Includes All Sources of Alternative and Renewable Fuels, American Natural Resources, & Conservation; American Workers Creating American Energy; and Fight a National Energy Tax

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