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Education as a Driver of Growth

With unemployment rates near nine percent, politicians of both parties continue to discuss ways to spur economic growth and job creation. Lost in much of this debate is the role of education. Indeed, some economists have suggested that structural (as well as cyclical) issues are preventing the unemployment rate from falling.

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Posted by: Anonymous

on March 25, 2011

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Forum on Job Creation

On March 16, the House Republican leadership hosted a forum on job creation with business leaders from across the country discussing the obstacles to growing their companies.  Majority Leader Eric Cantor said, “We believe that you need to listen to those who are willing to take a risk and bet on America.”  He added that we should ensure that we best position our country for entrepreneurship.  Speaker of the House John Boehner said that many Americans continue to ask, “Where are the jobs?”

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Posted by: Anonymous

on March 17, 2011

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Startup Visa Act of 2011

America needs more startups, especially those which might someday grow into high-impact, high-growth firms. Despite adding over one million net new jobs in 2010, the U.S. has over 7 million fewer nonfarm payroll employees today than at the end of 2007 when the recession began. Research from the Kauffman Foundation and others support this notion, with startups accounting for most of the net new jobs in the economy and adding new vitality to the marketplace.

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Posted by: Anonymous

on March 16, 2011

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