FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 18, 2011
American job creation is a top priority for Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), who announced today that he will be embarking on a district-wide “Tennessee Job Creators” tour. This tour is part of a continued effort by the congressman to have an open discussion with Tennessee job creators, entrepreneurs and innovators on ways the Federal government can foster economic growth and create jobs in the private sector.
The congressman will be traveling throughout Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District to meet small, medium and large sized businesses representing a variety of industries, to receive direct feedback from proven job-creators on what federal policies are helping or hurting businesses as they strive to expand and create jobs.
“Our nation has always had the ability to promote great entrepreneurship by fostering an environment that allows businesses to grow and flourish. Maintaining a strong business climate is vital if we want to create jobs and keep our nation globally competitive,” said Congressman Scott DesJarlais. “I want to make sure that Washington is doing everything possible to help businesses succeed. I also want to know of instances where Washington places too many regulatory burdens on business so that I can work with my colleagues in Congress to eliminate these cumbersome federal regulations.”
A September 2010 Small Business Administration report concluded that federal regulations cost U.S. businesses $1.75 trillion each year. To put this figure in perspective, the cost equates to an average of $8,086 per employee in 2008, with small businesses facing an even higher than average burden. This has made the path to economic revitalization and job creation riddled with unnecessary barriers.
“During difficult economic times, we simply can’t afford to let bureaucrats in Washington impose unnecessary regulations that stifle job creation. It is my hope that by working with those who have a proven record of creating jobs, we can find the right role for Washington – a role that helps businesses, not harms them. We want to make sure we develop solutions in Congress that increase jobs, not the size of the federal government,” noted DesJarlais.
Additionally, the congressman is participating in the “Listening to America’s Job Creators” program launched by the Committee on Oversight and Government Affairs, one of the three committees on which DesJarlais is serving in the 112th Congress. Individuals in the Fourth District that are interested in joining this open discussion can provide input by visiting the congressman’s Web site, www.DesJarlais.house.gov, and clicking on the “Listening to America’s Job Creators” button on the homepage. They will then be provided a form where they can identify federal government regulations they’ve encountered– either as a business owner or an employee – that impede the growth and success of business. Congressman DesJarlais has already received several submissions from constituents in his district and will be meeting with a number of these individuals in the coming weeks to continue the conversation.
At the conclusion of the “Tennessee Job Creators” tour, Congressman DesJarlais’ office will be compiling a report using information gained from business owners in his district, as well as from submissions to his Web site, to present to his colleagues on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
“I want to make sure that the views of Tennessee’s entrepreneurs and small business owners are included as we move forward in developing solutions to overcoming the hurdles faced by American Job Creators,” said Congressman DesJarlais.
Event Details:
What: Tennessee Job Creators Tour
Who: Congressman Scott DesJarlais and business owners in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District
When/Where:
Monday, March 21st:
The Timken Corporation in Pulaski, TN
Cornerstone Rack and Tooling in Lawrenceburg, TN
Miller Drilling Company in Lawrenceburg, TN
Tuesday, March 22nd:
APCOM, Inc. (an A.O. Smith company) in Franklin, TN
Smelter Service Corporation in Mt. Pleasant, TN
WR Grace in Mt. Pleasant, TN
Wednesday, March 23rd:
Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City, TN