Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about what he hopes the President will include in tomorrow night’s State of the Union address.

“Mainstream economists on both sides of the aisle agree that the actions of Congress and the Administration helped to rescue the economy and create private sector jobs in the two years since President Obama took office.

“But the economy has grown by inches when we need to see it grow by miles. There are still too many Americans out of work and too many families struggling to make ends meet. Tomorrow night, the President must tell the nation what he plans to do to get our economy back on track and put people back to work in this country.

“If the President wants to build our workforce, help the middle class and keep America at the forefront of the global economy, then he needs to make a strong commitment to grow our manufacturing base, invest in our nation’s infrastructure and focus on helping our small businesses grow and create jobs.

“We need to help our small and medium sized manufacturers access the global marketplace so they can grow and create good jobs. The President must address how we can help connect manufacturers with the tools and resources they need so they can ship their products-not their jobs-overseas.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we need to make sure they have the tools and resources they need to grow in today’s tough economy. It is critical that the President prioritizes helping small businesses access the credit they need to expand and hire.

“The President must emphasize the need to make key investments in our roads, bridges and highways to improve our infrastructure and create good jobs in our communities. Our vibrant water ports, railroads, highways and airports keep our economy moving and support good jobs in the region.”

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