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Unemployment is on the rise in America. Combined with the effects of increasing inflation, unemployment has pushed the “Misery Index” in America to 11.3%, the highest it has been since George H.W. Bush was president.* In Congress, I will fight for you, to help reinvigorate our economy and to help retain and grow business within Pennsylvania’s Third District.

Today, gas costs nearly $4 a gallon, food prices are creeping up; the squeeze is worse than ever. It is up to the next Congress to do everything it can to alleviate these problems.

This district is known for its hard working people--people who have worked in the manufacturing industries that have helped make this region and this country strong. Continuing the strong tradition of this district, we must look to the new economy for our growth and stability.

As a small business owner, I understand the needs of small businesses. I understand what it takes to meet a payroll and grow a business. I believe we need a leader in Washington who will be an advocate for this region.

I will be that advocate. I will work hard to attract new businesses to this region, to be a salesperson for the many assets that we have to offer.

I believe that we can grow our economy by aggressively taking part in the energy revolution, a revolution that will create unlimited new jobs and opportunities for our district. We must also make sure that we provide for our workforce to be trained for the challenging work of the future.

What we all want for ourselves, our families and our children is the opportunity to work and to earn a family-sustaining income. Together, we will help to make this a real possibility for the Third District and for all Americans.

(*Source: The Misery Index website htt://www.miseryindex.us Last viewed September 18, 2008)