| Our neighbors are suffering, and Congressman Paulsen and the GOP are more concerned with blocking reform in Washington than offering solutions.
As your Congressman, I'll fight for solutions like:
Maintaining the safety net for those who've lost their jobs. We shouldn't play politics with unemployment benefits and food stamps. We need to help people keep food on the table and shelter over their heads.
A real jobs bill that puts people back to work. We have billions of dollars of repairs that need be made on our roads and bridges. We can invest in new infrastructure like broadband lines and a "smart" electrical grid. We know that we'll create 18,000 jobs for every $1 billion we spend on public infrastructure. I'll fight to make these investments, restart our economy and build a foundation for long-term growth.
A comprehensive health care bill that keeps insurance companies honest with a public option. This will reduce insurance costs for businesses and create up to 3 million new jobs as the system takes on the millions of Americans who are currently uninsured.
This is the reality of our economic crisis, and too many people pretend like it's not. But I will not stop speaking this truth until all Minnesotans can provide for their basic needs and take care of their families. I will not waver in this commitment on the campaign trail or in Washington. I hope you'll stand with me.
Sincerely,
Jim Meffert |
