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There is no argument – small businesses are the economic engine of America. More than 90 percent of all American employers are small businesses and they generate approximately 70 percent of the new jobs created in the United States each year.  Small businesses account for a significant majority of new product ideas and innovation and yet they are being bombarded with costly new government regulations, which are hampering the overall growth of our economy. It is estimated that the cost of regulatory burdens from new regulations this year alone is over $67 billion.

It’s been so much fun this year watching these far-right Republicans wrench themselves into shapes unimaginable trying to find the correct “true conservative” to carry their GOP presidential banner.

    Indeed, I am almost sad to see 2011 go because it’s just been so entertaining to witness this parade of clowns, pretenders, and unqualified wannabes – extremists all – audition for their party’s last shot at Barack Obama.

Whether it was a move to try and gain political capital with conservative voters or just an attempt to do the right thing, the Obama Administration made the right move in denying young teens the opportunity to purchase the so called “morning after” pill without a prescription.

    The move certainly won’t sit well with the President’s liberal base, but he knows they’re not going anywhere.

Many Americans continue to struggle with unemployment and an increased cost of living due in large part to our sluggish economy. They are looking to Washington to advance policies that tear down the barriers to job creation and get our nation back on the right track.