Economy & Small Business

Throughout our nation’s history spanning more than 238 years, the United States has been recognized as a land of opportunity, where success can be achieved regardless of where you’ve come from. The American dream never fails to inspire old and young alike, and it will continue to motivate future generations to pursue big dreams, think creatively and foster new ideas.

Americans trust that their freedom of speech and religion as outlined and promised in the United States Constitution will be protected. When threatened, Americans also expect and trust those responsible for threatening these rights will be held accountable and that justice will be served. Unfortunately, in this scandal-plagued Administration, such attacks on our First Amendment rights are more likely to be covered up.

The majority of Americans look at Washington with great frustration because they feel like Congress isn’t being productive or doing anything of real value. Despite this declining confidence in the lawmaking process, it’s important to realize that there have been several substantive bills that have become law and still other pieces of legislation that patiently await the action by the Senate and President Obama.

Once April 15 rolls around each year, there is an palpable sigh of relief in households across the nation because tax day is finally behind us. We recently passed that milestone again this year, and as usual, it was a sad reminder that America’s tax system is broken and needs to follow a more simple and straightforward model.