Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following video and statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address this evening:
“It was encouraging to hear the president place a priority on providing more opportunity for middle class families. Unfortunately, many of the president’s policy prescriptions miss the mark, reflecting a partisan agenda rather than initiatives that could actually garner bipartisan support. Divisive politics have taken their toll. From promoting burdensome EPA regulations impacting all Nebraskans, to advancing a reactionary foreign policy that has shaken the faith of our allies, this administration has lost its way. We need a change of course, and as the president once noted, elections have consequences.
“My priorities remain the same: bolstering our national security - which is closely tied to promoting our economic security - reducing regulatory burdens on families, improving our nation’s outdated infrastructure, and promoting innovation and economic growth. These are the core duties of a responsible federal government, and this is where we must focus in the year ahead.
“I am also committed to finding creative ways to provide more flexibility for working families. Last July, I introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Angus King to encourage employers to voluntarily offer paid family and medical leave. Importantly, our bill does not include costly, new one-size-fits-all mandates from Washington. Instead, it offers a tax incentive for employers to provide workers – particularly low-wage, hourly workers – the chance to have paid time off. This plan can make a difference; I believe it could also realistically pass Congress.
“With your help, we can move our nation forward and pave the way toward new prosperity for our children and grandchildren.”
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