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Elizabeth Emken on Budget & Economy
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To jumpstart economy, recognize central role of job creators
Cutting government spending will not conquer the debt alone. We need to jump start the economy and get more people back to work, which provides more positive revenue rather than forcing artificial revenues through higher taxes. In other words, we
should grow the size of the pie instead of fighting over who gets what slices. To get the economy growing again we must:- Call a halt to the avalanche of regulations coming from Washington which cost businesses a total of $1.75 trillion a year.
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Recognize in law and regulation the central role of job creators.
- Tackle tax reform and enact a tax structure that is simpler and more predictable for individuals and makes American businesses competitive against overseas interests.
Committing to practical, sensible debt management means setting spending priorities and sticking to them. America simply cannot replicate the fiscal nightmare that has hit European countries as Greece, Spain and Italy. We must stop the insanity.
Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, emken2012.com, "Policy Papers"
, Jun 6, 2012
Robust growth produces more revenue; reduce spending now
Q: Which of these would you support to reduce the federal deficit--raise taxes, cut Medicare spending, cut defense spending?Elizabeth Emken: The immediate answer is to reduce spending and regulatory burdens.
There is no agency that cannot be reduced in some form. At the same time, economic growth is imperative. We cannot pay this debt down without robust growth that produces more revenue.
Source: Sacramento Bee Voter Guide: 2012 CA Senate debate
, May 31, 2012
Supports balanced budget amendment
Accountability in Washington: Our elected representatives should have the courage and discipline to properly manage the Nation's finances without the force of law. Sadly, they don't. Because of the severity of the crisis,
I support a balanced budget amendment movement. The momentum behind this movement will serve to let Congress know the people are serious about debt reduction.
Source: 2012 Senate campaign website, emken2012.com, "Issues"
, May 1, 2012
Supports a constitutional BBA.
Emken supports the CC Voters Guide question on a constitutional BBA
Christian Coalition publishes a number of special voter educational materials including the Christian Coalition Voter Guides, which provide voters with critical information about where candidates stand on important faith and family issues.
The Christian Coalition Voters Guide summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution"
Source: Christian Coalition Voter Guide 12-CC-q11c on Oct 31, 2012
Page last updated: Nov 20, 2012
