 John Maynard Keynes  Increasing government deficit and spending to stimulate economy  FDR and the New Deal

 Economic Stimulus Act of $170 Billion  American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of $787 Billion  American Jobs Act????  Solyndra

 Believes in government spending to stimulate Economy  Trying to pass American Jobs Act

 Attacking American Jobs Act  Cut Taxes – especially on small businesses  Establish incentive funds to encourage hiring of employees  Invest in education

 Cut Spending  Reduce Taxes  Stop regulation from EPA such as Cap and Trade  Simplify complicated IRS tax code

 Reduce Taxes Spending Regulation Government Programs  Increase Trade Energy Production Human Capital Labor Flexibility