Mark Vargas is running to obtain the GOP nomination for the 14th District’s Congressional seat. Now he’s looking to criticize the Democrat that currently holds that seat.
While the United States continues to suffer through the harsh economic reality, Congressman Bill Foster, Nancy Pelosi, and the Democrat controlled Congress continue to propose superfluous temporary fix-it gimmicks when meaningful reform is needed. While today’s call for an extension of the $8,000 tax credit to first time home owners is intended to stimulate the housing market, the credit only serves as a band-aid rather than address the true causes of the housing crash. During the last year Congress has attempted to skirt the real issues facing our country by offering quick fixes. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and solve the root problems that have led our nation down the wrong path.
For the past 3 years the housing market has been in a free fall, with potential homeowners restricted from purchasing their homes due to fear of job loss. Families are unwilling or unable to make this enormous investment in their future when they are unsure when or where their next paycheck will be coming. It is fitting that Foster chose Aurora for his press conference, a city hard struck by unemployment and foreclosures.
While an economic advisor for the Department of Defense in Iraq, Mark Vargas brought foreign investors and local business leaders together to significantly lower the unemployment rate in Iraq. “Our community needs jobs, not gimmicks or band-aids. If we can lower unemployment in Iraq under combat conditions, just think of the effect we can have at home”, announced Vargas.
In order to turn around the housing market the United States must first increase employment by adopting an atmosphere that rewards strong business practices and encourages entrepreneurship. We cannot tax and penalize local industries and small businesses to the point of job loss. We must re-evaluate government manufactured barriers to affordability in new homes. We must eliminate the excessive barriers to job creation. Rather than offer a temporary tax credit to a small percentage of qualifying residents, our economy would be better served by reducing the tax burden across the board to stimulate growth. Reform requires new ideas and new leadership.
Mark Vargas represents a new generation of leadership that seeks to restore the trust of the nation. Please vote for Mark Vargas in the Republican primary on February 2, 2010.
Mark Vargas for Congress
P.O. Box 1218
Saint Charles, IL, 60174
vargas4congress@gmail.com
847-417-5611
Campaign website Vargas4Congress.