Boswell Pushing for Jobs Plan

Earlier this week, I joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack here in Des Moines to promote the President's plan for creating jobs and moving our economy in a positive direction.

We were on site at the Northwest Morningstar Drive bridge at the connection of I-35/80 North to highlight the need for support of the President's American Jobs Act. This bridge -- which was labeled "structurally deficient" during a recent inspection -- is a prime example of why we must be repairing this critical infrastructure. Nearly 20 percent of our state's bridges are structurally deficient and we cannot afford to neglect them any longer.

As a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I am determined to work towards a solution to fix our roads and bridges. The President's plan would be a great boost, providing $386 million to help repair Iowa's roads and bridges. In addition, the projects would employ thousands of workers and give tax breaks to over 60,000 businesses in our state. A typical Iowa household will also receive a $1,500 tax cut.

A majority of Americans are now in favor of the American Jobs Act and support for the President's plan is steadily growing. I will be doing all I can to push for this much-needed relief. Iowans are counting on us to come together, do the right thing and get people working again.

I remain committed to taking care of our middle class and will support legislation that creates jobs and provides Iowa's families and workers with the tools and assistance they need to get back on their feet and contribute to the recovery of our national and local economies.

Sincerely,

Leonard L. Boswell
Member of Congress

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