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Title: Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that would provide for $170 billion in tax reductions over 10 years.
Highlights:
- Provides $5 billion to offset the loss of export subsidies ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization.
- Provides $65 billion in tax incentives in order to encourage companies to manufacture their products in the US.
- Provides $39 billion in tax cuts on income earned overseas.
- Provides $18 billion towards tax reductions relating to energy provision, including oil and gas companies and corn-based ethanol manufacturers.