On the recordApril 19, 2012
At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. McMorris Rodgers). Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the legislation before us today. Small businesses are the foundation of our economy. It's the small businesses that drive job creation in America. And every time I'm home in eastern Washington, it is such a privilege to sit down with small business owners. I'm always inspired by these people who have an idea to improve our lives and they turn it into a reality. One such business that I recently toured was called Made Naturally. Two stay-at-home moms had an idea to come up with natural cleaning products 2 years ago. They put together a business plan, and they have now executed it, hired 13 employees, and they are doing well in Spokane, Washington. And when I toured their business, what they told me was that it is the tax burden and the regulatory uncertainty that is preventing them from hiring any new employees right now. Just like these two business owners in Spokane, Washington, there are men and women all across this country that face the same challenges when it comes to growing businesses. As someone who worked in a family business for more than 13 years, I can say they are certainly right. So I'd like to shed some light, especially on the women, the entrepreneurial women right now whose businesses are hurting because of this administration's policies.…
