Karen Handel: 4 Step Plan For Economic Opportunity & Prosperity

Your Washington Desk:

When I was growing up, I never imagined the opportunities that awaited me. All of us are the beneficiaries of generations before us who left a legacy of freedom and opportunity. And because of their sacrifices, we have had the chance to pursue our American Dream – however each of us defines that dream. I want to make sure that future generations have their shot at the American Dream – and I know you do, too. That is why I am running for the United States Senate.

Reckless spending by undisciplined career politicians from both sides of the aisle has resulted in a $17 trillion debt. The Federal government is bigger and more intrusive than ever. We haven’t reformed our tax code in nearly 30 years, and consequently, we are overtaxed – with a corporate tax rate that is now the highest of any industrialized country in the world.

It’s time to chart a new course for America – to set this nation on a path forward to fiscal soundness, renewed economic vibrancy, and robust opportunities to move up the economic ladder.

Some talk about what they want to do. I think actions and results say a lot more than words and sound bites. I have a proven record of achieving conservative results under difficult circumstances. As Fulton County Commission Chairman, I closed a $100 million deficit without raising taxes – and without the advantage of a Republican majority. As Secretary of State, I reduced the agency’s budget by nearly 20% and fought the Obama Justice Department and numerous liberal groups to fairly and successfully implement voter ID.

Georgians have a real choice in this election. We can continue with more of the same. My opponents have been in Congress for over 40 years. We’ve seen their results. Now, they want a promotion.

Georgia needs a U.S. Senator who won’t be afraid to act – who has the guts and the resolve to face the tough issues head on. I’ll be focused on results – not on getting re-elected. I’ve taken the 2-term pledge, so that I go to Washington with a great sense of purpose and intense focus to solve the problems and achieve real results. www.2termstotakeitback.com

Today, I offer my plan to put America on a new path forward – a path to fiscal soundness and economic prosperity. My four-step plan.

1. Repeal Obamacare and Enact Congressman Tom Price’s Empowering Patients First Act

Repeal Obamacare
Pass the Empowering Patients First Act

2. Get America’s Finances in Order

One Cent Solution: Cut 1 cent from every dollar spent for 5 years
Balanced Budget Amendment: Hold the Federal Government Accountable
Zero-Based Budgeting
Permanently Reduce Spending: Kill the pork permanently

3. Reduce the Tax Burden on Americans

Implement the FairTax
Repeal the 16^th Amendment

4. Ease Burdensome Regulations

The Reins Act
Comprehensive audit of regulations
10-year sunset rule

Another important component to transforming our economy is to pass serious immigration reform. Illegal immigration costs US taxpayers billions of dollars each year. On this issue, like so many, Congress has simply refused to take meaningful action. Immigration reform must focus on securing our border and on reforming our nation’s broken visa laws.

The challenges are daunting, and none of this will be easy. But if we work together with serious intention to solve these problems, we can do it. America has confronted and overcome far greater difficulties in the past. It’s time to act. It’s time for results. I hope you’ll read my plan and join my team. Together, we will take the bold actions required today to ensure that the generations of tomorrow have an opportunity to pursue their American Dreams!

Sincerely,

Karen Handel for US Senate
http://www.karenhandel.com/