CREATING JOBS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKING FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES Reducing the Tax Burden on American Families. The Bush tax relief measures are working. Despite inheriting the Clinton recession of 2001, coping with the devastating economic impact of the terrorist attacks of September 11 (which resulted in a 3-month loss of 1.2 million jobs) and pursuing a global war on terror, the President¹s economic and tax policies are growing our economy. The economy has added over 1.5 million jobs since August 2003, the home ownership rate, at 69.2%, is the highest ever, economic growth over the past year is as fast as any in nearly twenty years, and 111 million American families will net an average of $1,586 in tax savings this year. The President¹s tax relief package also strengthens families by ending the death tax which is the tax on cash and property received by survivors following the death of a family member. This tax is set to expire in 2010 but will be re-instated in 2011 unless Congress acts to make the repeal permanent.

Improving Healthcare Access and Affordability. President Bush has urged Congress to protect America's patients, doctors, and hospitals from the staggering costs of out-of-control lawsuits by passing important medical liability reforms. President Bush recognizes that medical liability premiums are skyrocketing and contributing to the rising cost of health care, forcing many physicians to give up treating patients. The President proposes the national adoption of proven minimum standards to make the medical liability system more fair, predictable, and timely. This proposal includes a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages, and a limit on punitive damages to reasonable amounts and cases where they are justified.

Supporting Small Business. The Bush Administration supports tax incentives to promote small businesses growth. Last year¹s tax relief bill included a provision raising the limit on deductions for new equipment purchased by small business owners from $25,000 to $100,000. President Bush has worked to keep the cost of health insurance down and allow small businesses to offer health insurance to their employees, the Bush Administration supports association health plans that will allow small businesses to pool risk and have a better negotiation policy with those who offer insurance.

PROTECTING TRADITIONAL VALUES AND PROMOTING EDUCATION Supporting America¹s Public Schools. Through the No Child Left Behind Act, signed into law by President Bush in January 2002, historic levels of funding and support have been combined with an unprecedented commitment to achieving high standards and accountability to ensure that America¹s schools are producing real results for every child in America. The landmark No Child Left Behind Act helps parents, educators and children by measuring student performance, providing information for parents, ensuring more resources for schools and strengthening teacher quality. President Bush has requested unprecedented funding increases for education with his overall Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 budget which represents a 49% funding increase for elementary and secondary education and a 36% increase in total Department of Education funding since FY 2001.

Defending the Sanctity of Marriage. Marriage is a sacred institution, and its protection is essential to the continued strength of our society. The President is defending the sanctity of marriage against activist judges who are attempting to redefine it. He will stand behind the Defense of Marriage Act and encourage Indian American family traditions and values.

FREE TRADE AND OUTSOURCING The Bush Administration is working to markets around the world in order to increase exports, reduce prices for American consumers and create high-paying American jobs. The President has opposed economic isolationism and failed policies that put up ³walls and barriers between the United States and the rest of the world.²

Outsourcing. The Bush Administration believes the best way to help dislocated workers is through worker assistance, not by erecting barriers to trade and investment.