Rep. Mike Thompson: 'Job Creation My Top Priority'

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today released the following statement regarding the importance of job creation:

"After bringing our nation back from the brink of default, it's time for Congress to refocus on what should have been its top priority all along: jobs. In fact, the most effective way to reduce our deficit is to put people back to work. More jobs mean fewer Americans depending on unemployment insurance or food stamps. More jobs mean more money in people's pockets and more investment in businesses, both big and small. More jobs mean more opportunities - for our community, for our state, and for our nation.

"To create jobs, we need to make smart investments in education, infrastructure, and green energy. These investments, combined with targeted cuts to wasteful and inefficient spending, are the keys to America's long-term economic growth and prosperity. This is the balanced, fiscally responsible approach that will allow government to live within its means while preserving the opportunities that are essential to the American people."