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Kelly Loeffler on Budget & Economy
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COVID: Brought $47 billion to help Georgia jobs, businesses
Loeffler: I've worked hard to deliver relief to Georgians during this pandemic, and I'm continuing to do that. What I'm working on is making sure that we can get the economy going again, that we can drive forward after this pandemic.
And I've been working side-by-side for my colleagues to make sure that we get that done, and we have delivered results. $47 billion that I brought here to Georgia saved 1.5 million jobs at small businesses.
Source: Senate Runoff: 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate debate
, Dec 6, 2020
COVID: We need to reopen our economy
Every day our economy remains closed--even partially--we lose jobs, shutter businesses, and destroy entire communities.
That's why we need to reopen our economy, get rid of disincentives that are keeping workers at home, and encourage new investment in our businesses and communities.
Source: The Brunswick News on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
, Oct 15, 2020
COVID: No bailout to "blue states" for socialist policies
Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats are trying to ram through a $3 trillion blue-state bailout--which would funnel millions into poorly-run Democrat states and liberal pet projects. The fact is that Americans in need should receive assistance, but they
don't need an out-of-control government using coronavirus as an excuse to enact socialist policies. Instead, I'm going to continue to advocate strongly for a relief bill that is targeted to help only those who need it the most.
Source: The Brunswick News on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
, Oct 15, 2020
Cut regulations; encourage investment; lower taxes
We've got to fully open our economy, get employees back to work. We've got to make strong commitments to bringing manufacturing back to America. I introduced my Beat China Act to reduce costs and reduce our dependency on foreign countries for
health care and related products. We need to keep cutting regulation, encouraging American investment, lowering taxes and allowing free markets to restore prosperity and opportunity for all.
Source: AARP Voter Guide on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
, Oct 7, 2020
Proud to champion President Trump's economic agenda
Thanks to bold conservative leadership on the state and federal level, our unemployment rate in Georgia--and throughout the country--is at historic lows. Our economy is growing and American families are finally seeing growth in their 401ks.
As a businesswoman and political outsider, Kelly is working in Washington to advance pro-growth policies that keep our state and country moving in the right direction. She is proud to champion President Trump's economic agenda to Keep America Great!
Source: 2020 GA 2-year Senate campaign website KellyForSenate.com
, Jun 16, 2020
Reduce the Democrats' reckless spending agenda
In the Senate, Kelly supports efforts to reduce the Democrats' reckless spending agenda and reign in the national debt.
Now, more than ever, we need to be good stewards of tax dollars and ensure that the American people are getting a good return on their investment.
Source: 2020 GA 2-year Senate campaign website KellyForSenate.com
, Jun 16, 2020
Support record economic growth, job creation under Trump
Loeffler said, "I have 25 years of business experience, so
I'm very interested in making sure we're doing things to help the economy, whether it's supporting the record economic growth, job creation, lowering the cost of health care (and) increasing access," Loeffler said.
Source: Gwinnett Daily Post on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
, Dec 29, 2019
Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package.
Loeffler voted YEA Consolidated Appropriations Act (COVID Relief bill)
NPR summary of HR133:
- $600 checks for every adult and child earning up to $75,000, and smaller checks if earning up to $99,000.
- Unemployment: extend enhanced benefits for jobless workers, $300 per week through March.
- Rental assistance: $25 billion to help pay rent; extends eviction moratorium until Jan. 31.
- SNAP assistance: $13 billion for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- PPP loans: $284 billion for Paycheck Protection Program loans, expanding eligibility to include nonprofits, news/TV/radio media, broadband access, and movie theaters & cultural institutions
- Child care centers: $10 billion to help providers safely reopen.
- $68 billion to distribute COVID-19 vaccines and tests at no cost.
- $45 billion in transportation-related assistance, including airlines and Amtrak.
- $82 billion in funding for schools and universities to assist with reopening
- $13 billion for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for growers and
livestock producers.
Argument in opposition: Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV-2) said after voting against H.R. 133: "Congress voted to spend another $2.3 trillion [$900 billion for COVID relief], which will grow our national debt to about $29 trillion. The federal government will again have to borrow money from nations like China. This massive debt is being passed on to our children and grandchildren. With multiple vaccines on the way thanks to President Trump and Operation Warp Speed, we do not need to pile on so much additional debt. Now is the time to safely reopen our schools and our economy. HR133 was another 5593-page bill put together behind closed doors and released moments prior to the vote."
Legislative outcome: Passed House 327-85-18, Roll #250, on Dec. 21. 2020; Passed Senate 92-6-2, Roll #289, on Dec. 21; signed by President Trump on Dec 27 [after asking for an increase from $600 to $2,000 per person, which was introduced as a separate vote].
Source: Congressional vote 20-HR133 on Jan 15, 2020
Loeffler opposes the PVS survey question on stimulus spending
Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?'
PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."
Source: PVS Survey 20PVS-20A on Sep 9, 2020
Loeffler supports the PVS survey question on coronavirus relief spending
Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Economy: Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?'
PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."
Source: PVS Survey 20PVS-20B on Sep 9, 2020
Page last updated: Jun 10, 2021