Cooperation was essential to the success of the JOBS Act, and we should build on its momentum as we look ahead to other avenues for economic development and job creation. The Senate showed the same commitment to growth when it recently passed legislation to maintain our nation's vital transportation system. If passed by the House and signed into law, this bill could spur road and other infrastructure projects that will create jobs and increase economic opportunities in Mississippi. Some estimate it would preserve 1.8 million jobs and create as many as 1 million across the country.
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