Linda's Blog
Washington’s Burdensome Regulations
Business leaders are worried that the stifling regulations coming out of Washington will slow our economy even further. A quarterly study from the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers found that 73 percent of respondents believed legislative or regulatory reforms could hinder economic growth over the next 12 months. "Many ... More »
Job Creation For Connecticut Graduates
Campaigning around Connecticut, I have met countless students who are worried about their future. Many are experiencing the effects of this recession directly as they near graduation and begin looking for jobs. Next month, thousands of Connecticut college students will graduate, hoping to enter the workforce. ... More »
“A Business Mindset”
On Saturday, I shared my plan to put Connecticut back to work with residents of Manchester, Glastonbury and Uncasville. During the meeting, one thing became clear: Washington needs some common sense business solutions to fix our economy. Griswold Selectman Theresa Madonna told the Norwich Bulletin why she ... More »
Washington Takes Aim At The Middle Class
Washington is running up massive deficits with its wasteful spending, failed stimulus plan, and new health care law. How does Washington plan to pay for it all? Some, including Nancy Pelosi and White House advisor Paul Volcker, are suggesting that a Value Added Tax (VAT) be ... More »
Getting Back To Basics
I have lived the American Dream, but the American Dream today is under siege. Washington’s economic policies are making life harder for families and small business owners. I want to make sure those starting out in America today have the same opportunities I had. We can ... More »