WIPP Member Tara Olson Gives Deficit Commission Women Business Owners Perspective
7:34 PM June 30, 2010
Today, Tara Olson, Co-Owner of AllPoints Research and WIPP National Partner, had the extraordinary opportunity to testify in front of members of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform on behalf of WIPP. The issue of the federal deficit is one of great concern to our community. Tara outlined the strength of women business owners and their role in the economy and the economic recovery, pointing out that we employ 16% of the US workforce and if we had our own country would have the 5th largest GDP in the world. Because of our strength and role in the economic recovery, we urge that a focused business approach be followed as our country works on strategies and solutions to tackle the deficit.
Tara made the following recommendations:
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Leaders who are willing to make hard choices
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Government spending must be cut but should be equitable
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Raising revenue should not mean a wholesale tax on the small business community
We understand clearly the risks at hand now to the US and the world economy and are heartened by the appointment of the Commission to tackle this difficult, complex issue. We are particularly pleased that both parties are represented on this commission and urge them to work together to achieve a plan going forward.
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