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The U.S. economy is in a prolonged slump and Americans are understandably worried. What will it take to get us out of this mess? The answer is job creation. Companies must be empowered to grow and therefore hire more people, which in turn generates more economic activity, investing, and ultimately more government revenue. Our best hope for an improved economy lies not with complex government plans, but with your average small business owner.
 
American small businesses are the true engine of economic growth in this country. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses create two of every three new jobs. Over the past 15 years, small businesses have created nearly 65 percent of the net new private sector jobs. More than half of working Americans either own or work for a small business.
 

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