Bipartisan Proposals to Kickstart "Year of Action'

By Dan Coats

President Obama proclaimed that he wants to make 2014 “a year of action” during his recent State of the Union Address.  Coming off one of the most unproductive and politically divisive years in congressional history, I am receptive to his call for Washington to accomplish more this year.

Back home, I frequently hear from Hoosiers who are deeply frustrated with the lack of constructive progress on Capitol Hill. I am told regularly that Washington’s dysfunction should be no excuse for inaction.

Despite a deeply divided government, two major bipartisan solutions exist that could create new jobs, help working families and kick start the president’s desire for action. All they need is his support.

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