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On the recordJune 5, 2018
This month, the Federal Reserve estimated GDP will hit 4.8 percent in the second quarter of 2018. Under the former administration, GDP never hit even 3 percent. Thanks to tax reform and regulatory relief passed by this unified Republican government, Americans are experiencing economic expansion after 8 years of stagnation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics: One million jobs have been created since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted--223,000 were added last month; In May, average hourly earnings increased by 2.7 percent; and Unemployment is at its lowest since 2000. The Conference Board also reports consumer confidence is at a 17-year high. Democrats apparently haven't learned the key to economic progress, promising to raise taxes if given the chance. However, tax cuts and repeal of onerous Obama-era regulations have been pivotal for our economy. Now, nearly every measure of success is in our favor. The PROSPER Act is Good for Our Country
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

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