Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Chip Cravaack issued the following statement regarding ongoing efforts to find common-sense solutions for private-sector job creation:

“Less than a year ago, President Obama warned that – if Congress failed to prevent tax hikes – Americans would ‘see it in smaller paychecks’ and ‘fewer jobs.’  Unfortunately, the President’s jobs bill is a big missed opportunity to get something done, and it’s only divided Americans.  There are some good provisions in the bill that I would support,” said Rep. Cravaack.  

“Specifically, I am in favor of Davis-Bacon wage provisions to protect working families’ take home pay and a requirement that only American-made steel is used for stipulated infrastructure projects.  I also support airport improvement, NextGen air traffic moderization, highway, Indian reservation infrastructure funding provisions, and reallocation of D block spectrum for first responders and public safety.”

Congressman Cravaack serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee – where he is Vice Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee – the Homeland Security Committee, and the Science, Space and Technology Committee.  The 8th Congressional District covers 18 counties in Northeast Minnesota. 
 

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