1. Prevent teachers and first responders from being laid off
Congress should pass President Obama’s proposals to prevent layoffs of teachers, firefighters, police, and other first responders, keeping hundreds of thousands of needed workers on the job.
2. Put construction workers back on the job
Congress should pass President Obama’s proposal to put hundreds of thousands of construction workers back to work making needed repairs to our roads, bridges, airports, and schools.
3. Reward American jobs, not outsourcing
Congress should pass President Obama’s proposal to keep good jobs here at home, giving new tax breaks to companies that insource and taking away tax breaks from companies that ship jobs overseas.
4. Expand refinancing for responsible homeowners
Congress should pass President Obama’s proposal to cut red tape and help responsible homeowners refinance their mortgages at today’s lower rates.
5. Provide tax credits for small businesses that hire new workers
Congress should pass President Obama’s proposal to help small business owners who create jobs by hiring new workers and making new investments—including tax incentives that would benefit as many as 2 million small businesses.
6. Invest in clean energy manufacturing
Congress should pass President Obama’s proposal to invest in the clean-energy manufacturers that are creating American jobs and reducing our dependence on foreign oil.
7. Create a Veterans Job Corps
Congress should pass President Obama’s proposal to help our veterans find good jobs, and continue to serve in their communities.
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