Monday, Sep 12 2011 1:44PM
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack stated small businesses would receive tax cuts under President Obama's new legislation, allowing them to hire more workers.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently stated President Barack Obama's efforts to improve the nation's employment situation with his proposed American Jobs Act should immediately aid struggling rural residents nationwide.
In his USDA Blog, Vilsack expressed his belief that the president's jobs bill would create a better economic climate for rural Americans by creating more employment opportunities.
"Too many of our rural areas are dealing with crumbling infrastructure," said Vilsack. "They know the benefits of rebuilding local roads and bridges and of improving rail lines and water systems. And our rural construction workers are ready to get their hands dirty and get back on the job."
Additionally, Vilsack stated small businesses in rural communities would receive substantial tax cuts under the president's legislation, which would allow them to hire more workers and reduce the nation's unemployment rate.
President Obama officially brought his bill to Congress recently. The legislation proposes nearly $450 billion in tax cuts and spending programs offset by other spending cuts.