The Future Of America Francis P. Wellington. Wellington’s Goals Lower taxes More jobs/ Higher wages Keep gas prices low Equal rights for men and women.

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The Future Of America Francis P. Wellington

Wellington’s Goals Lower taxes More jobs/ Higher wages Keep gas prices low Equal rights for men and women Better health care for families Keep social security

Lowering Taxes More jobs Middle classes will pay less Wealth would be spread more around

More Jobs/Higher Wages Less unemployment More money for all Less poverty Raise minimum wage More jobs for younger children More diverse jobs

Keep gas prices low Offshore drilling More efficient cars New energy sources

Equal rights for women and children Equal jobs Equal wages Better teenage jobs Better workforce Lower working age

Better health care for families Price of health care lowered Lower medical drugs More efficient hospitals

Keep social security Higher savings per check Create a fund for social security Earlier retirement

Francis P. Wellington cares about… YOU!!!