In fact, 80 percent of our domestic job growth comes from the small- and medium-sized business community. Melissa Bean businesscommunitydomestic Change image and share on social
For the last 4 years, our Federal Government has produced the four biggest deficits in history, and the estimated 2006 deficit of $423 billion is projected to be the largest of all. Melissa Bean bigbilliondeficit Change image and share on social
Mr. Speaker, democracy works best when the American electorate is engaged and informed. Melissa Bean americandemocracyelectorate Change image and share on social
Small businesses are the economic drivers of our country, providing the stimulus our communities need. Melissa Bean businesscommunitycountry Change image and share on social
Many seventh graders I know in Illinois, as well as around the Nation, are studying the Constitution. I was pretty impressed with the quality of education our children are receiving because they had not expected me to ask them about it. Melissa Bean childconstitutioneducation share on social
The American people expect more from Congress. They expect fiscal responsibility and common sense. They expect us to return to the pay-as-you-go budget rules that we had enacted in the past that helped us establish a surplus, however briefly. Melissa Bean americanbrieflybudget share on social
If we want to truly regain the public's trust, we can provide greater accountability and transparency with a simple step. Let's start by communicating to our constituents about the votes we take. Melissa Bean accountabilitycommunicateconstituent Change image and share on social
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation - especially in the suburbs. Melissa Bean crimefastgrow Change image and share on social
Reports also suggest that Ernst and Young and other large tax preparation firms are sending tax returns overseas for processing. But the IRS has no control over tax information once it's been sent to India or another country. Melissa Bean controlcountryernst share on social
We're all proud of the communities that we've built and are a part of, but we shouldn't accept lost time and unnecessary stress when traveling in them. Melissa Bean acceptbuildcommunity Change image and share on social
