Author: Jeff Wasden
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OPINION | Colorado businesses are working to ensure economic opportunity, a sustainable world for all
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Jeff Wasden We are facing significant challenges in Colorado and the United States – income inequality, access to quality education, skyrocketing housing prices, congestion and crumbling infrastructure, rising healthcare costs and growing climate concerns. Here in Colorado, we are also facing changes to family medical leave, minimum wage, and our health-care system. Politicians love to…
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OPINION | Trade pact is key to Colorado — and needs our D.C. delegation’s support
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Jeff Wasden Trade has long been considered the engine that powers businesses and that is very evident here in Colorado where our diverse economy has flourished in part due to our strong export market to Canada and Mexico. Trade with our northern and southern neighbors has been strategic and has allowed unprecedented growth for numerous…
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Get used to low unemployment rates — thanks to the federal tax cuts
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Friday’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the national unemployment rate is 3.8 percent, the lowest rate this century. Colorado’s is even better at 2.9 percent. Even the best forecasters couldn’t have predicted such a strong labor market six years ago when the unemployment rate was twice this level. Currently there are 6.6 million unfilled jobs across the nation,…
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Republicans should embrace more forward-thinking solutions
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The start of a new year brings new resolutions and an optimistic hope for a better year to come. 2017 certainly brought several changes and whether you believe we are headed in the right direction or have front row seats on the Titanic, there are some areas where Republicans would be wise to take note.…
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Congress should delay Obamacare’s crippling health-insurance tax
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With the Senate looking toward what’s next on health care reform and open enrollment looming, one issue picking up bipartisan support is delaying the health insurance tax for 2018. Delaying the tax would be an immediate action Congress could take to lower premiums. In fact, if a delay of this tax is passed soon, individuals,…
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Wasden: We have an urgent need for real immigration reform
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The discourse around our immigrant community has been distasteful and downright embarrassing. Yes, we are nation of laws but we are also a nation of caring and compassionate individuals that have been raised to love thy neighbor and to care for others. While this year’s political stage has been part circus, part reality show, it…
