"BIDEN'S INFLATED POLICIES ARE ALREADY FLASHING RED" – LOEFFLER PENS OP-ED FOR TOWNHALL.COM
May 17, 2021
In case you missed it, Greater Georgia Chairwoman Kelly Loeffler penned an op-ed for Townhall, hitting Joe Biden for his disastrous economic policies that have stunted our recovery, as evidenced by the April jobs report. The op-ed slams Biden's billions in wasteful spending and partisan boondoggles (like expanding Obamacare and pandering to teachers' unions), as well as his job-killing agenda that ended the Keystone XL Pipeline and has threatened America's energy-independence. Read the full text of Kelly's op-ed below:
Americans want little more than their lives to return to normal, to get back to school and work so that their families can prosper. But with the virus tapering off, the Biden administration sees their window of opportunity to radically change our country beginning to close. Thanks to the pro-growth policies of the Trump administration, first quarter GDP rose a healthy 6.4 percent, economic output is at pre-pandemic levels, retail sales are up and consumers are flush with cash. Ignoring the economic recovery, the Biden administration has embraced a "Help is on the way" refrain, rather than embracing the momentum driven by reopening. Now data confirms the administration's earliest policies are pressuring our economic recovery.
Start with April's disastrous
jobs report that missed expectations by an unprecedented 750,000 jobs. At the same time, help-wanted signs abound with a record-setting 8.1 million job openings, alongside rising average wages. Federal benefits now incentivize extended unemployment, with millions of small businesses unable to hire sufficiently to fully reopen. On average, weekly unemployment benefits are nearly $650, roughly equals about $15 per hour for a 40-hour work week. So it's not surprising to see why small businesses are struggling to compete with the government for their employees. And while wage inflation is occurring, it won't go toward quality-of-life improvements if inflationary policies continue. Workers will need those pay hikes amid rising prices for gasoline, food and housing, thanks to this tax-and-spend playbook.
The risks to a strong, rapid recovery don't end with dislocations in the labor and commodity markets. When you add the full context of the administration's ominous policies – from open borders to wasteful spending – you can sense the headwinds to our continued economic recovery and security.
One of President Biden's first acts was to sign an executive order cancelling the Keystone Pipeline, destroying thousands of jobs and preventing the creation and preservation of many more. Keystone was set to build on our newly achieved energy independence from the Middle East – at a time when Iranian-funded Hamas is conducting strikes on Israel. With the stroke of a pen, Biden signaled his eagerness to trade away our hard-earned energy independence for the Green New Deal, and to cancel
thousands of jobs in the process. Not to mention the fact that these very policies put families needlessly at risk of facing the kinds of power outages and gasoline shortages we've already seen across Texas and the South.
As if that's not enough damage for the first hundred days, Biden's record-setting spending bills are adding to our national debt, putting more of America's future in the hands of foreign debtors. While the $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan" held some needed relief, the vast majority was crammed with partisan boondoggles, including
millions to expand Obamacare and billions to pay off teachers' unions who kept kids out of school, and to states who kept their residents locked down. Just 10 percent of that bill was designated
for coronavirus relief, despite the nearly $1 trillion that remained unspent in Congress's 2020 relief bills.
But the sugar rush of policy proposals continues, keeping taxpayers on the hook and government at the center of our economy, crowding out small business and consumers. First, the Biden administration's $2 trillion "infrastructure" plan, which allocates less than 5 percent for true infrastructure such as roads and bridges, adds
a massive tax hike that would pressure wages and job creation, transfer billions of taxpayer dollars to corporate welfare, increase regulation and add billions to expand government programs. Second, their $2.5 trillion "families" plan would create more entitlement programs, saddle
future generations with more debt, pressure the economy by forcing
national paid family leave, free pre-K and free community college, unionization, and require even more tax hikes.
From massive, wasteful spending to disastrous energy policy, and job-crushing taxpayer funded subsidies, the Biden administration is attempting to reorient our economy toward Big Government before the pandemic ends. To put us on a stronger path toward recovery, the exact opposite approach is needed. We should scale back the enhanced unemployment benefits to incentivize work; shift our supply chains out of China and back to the United States; prioritize training for displaced workers; support our energy independence, return kids to school and provide more opportunities to empower working families.
Chaotic signals around April's jobs report are flashing red amid a strong recovery that began in mid-2020. Without a course-reversal to stop the wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars and to allow our consumer-driven economy to recover and reopen, our recovery will fail those who need it most.
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GREATER GEORGIA LAUNCHES STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION PUSH IN ADVANCE OF 2026 MIDTERMS
BUSINESS LEADERS JOIN LABOR COMMISSIONER BARBARA RIVERA HOLMES AND GREATER GEORGIA TO TACKLE WORKFORCE READINESS
ATLANTA, GA— Greater Georgia today released a statement in support of Georgia’s ongoing voter roll cleanup, calling the move a necessary and long overdue step to protect election integrity and restore confidence in the state’s electoral process. The Secretary of State’s office last week began the process of removing more than 500,000 outdated voter registrations, including those who have moved, passed away, or not voted in nearly a decade, as part of one of the largest list maintenance efforts in Georgia history. “This voter roll cleanup is not only common sense, it’s long overdue after fear-mongering lawsuits from leftist groups halted the process,” said Terry Fye of Greater Georgia. “Election officials, and especially the Secretary of State’s office, are legally required to keep our rolls accurate and failing to do so undermines trust in our elections and opens the door to potential fraud.” Georgia law requires regular voter roll maintenance to ensure only eligible voters remain on the rolls. The current process includes multiple attempts to contact inactive voters before any cancellation is finalized, offering ample time to update their information and maintain active status. Since its founding, Greater Georgia has worked to strengthen trust in elections by advocating for secure, transparent, and accountable voting practices. The organization has registered more than 65,000 new voters, expanded civic engagement in every corner of the state, and continues to push for meaningful reforms that protect the vote of every legal Georgian. ### Greater Georgia, founded by former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler in 2021, is working to register, engage, educate, and mobilize voters in communities across the Peach State. Our year-round work is focused on growing our movement by registering voters who may not be captured by Georgia’s “Motor Voter” program, mobilizing diverse and underrepresented communities, promoting issue advocacy, and fighting to restore trust and integrity in our elections.
ATLANTA, GA — Today, Greater Georgia Action, Inc. announced a statewide education tour to inform Georgians about consequential legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session, with a heavy focus on Governor Brian Kemp’s civil judicial reform package. Engaging speakers and innovative event formats will allow Georgians to learn about the impact of these laws and ask questions in an approachable environment. Each unique event, ranging from small business roundtables to town halls, will feature key civic leaders, elected officials, and topic experts. Additional information will be made available closer to the event. Greater Georgia is excited to visit: April 16, 2025 - Dekalb County (Stonecrest, GA) featuring Insurance Commissioner John King Bibb County (Macon, GA) Fulton County (Alpharetta, GA) Chatham County (Savannah, GA) Whitfield County (Dalton, GA) Gwinnett County (TBD) Doughtery County (Albany, GA) Athens Clarke County (Athens, GA) Lowndes County (Valdosta, GA) “Educating diverse and disengaged communities is a key mission of Greater Georgia, so we’re taking our message on the road to reach voters where they are,” said Terry Fye, Director of Outreach for Greater Georgia. “Georgia took an immense step toward balanced court rooms and competitive insurance markets, and these events will help Georgians understand the full benefits of tort reform and provide real- time feedback to their elected officials.” “Session is out, and now our work begins in earnest to educate voters on the legislation passed that will impact them and their families. This tour will empower voters and provide them with the resources they need to make informed decisions next November.” For additional information about Greater Georgia and to receive updates about the education tour, please visit our website, https://www.greatergeorgia.com/.
ATLANTA, GA — Today, Greater Georgia Action, Inc. announced a statewide education tour to inform Georgians about consequential legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session, with a heavy focus on Governor Brian Kemp’s civil judicial reform package. Engaging speakers and innovative event formats will allow Georgians to learn about the impact of these laws and ask questions in an approachable environment. Each unique event, ranging from small business roundtables to town halls, will feature key civic leaders, elected officials, and topic experts. Additional information will be made available closer to the event. Greater Georgia is excited to visit: April 16, 2025 - Dekalb County (Stonecrest, GA) featuring Insurance Commissioner John King Bibb County (Macon, GA) Fulton County (Alpharetta, GA) Chatham County (Savannah, GA) Whitfield County (Dalton, GA) Gwinnett County (TBD) Doughtery County (Albany, GA) Athens Clarke County (Athens, GA) Lowndes County (Valdosta, GA) “Educating diverse and disengaged communities is a key mission of Greater Georgia, so we’re taking our message on the road to reach voters where they are,” said Terry Fye, Director of Outreach for Greater Georgia. “Georgia took an immense step toward balanced court rooms and competitive insurance markets, and these events will help Georgians understand the full benefits of tort reform and provide real- time feedback to their elected officials.” “Session is out, and now our work begins in earnest to educate voters on the legislation passed that will impact them and their families. This tour will empower voters and provide them with the resources they need to make informed decisions next November.” For additional information about Greater Georgia and to receive updates about the education tour, please visit our website, https://www.greatergeorgia.com/.
ATLANTA – Today, Greater Georgia announced that its 2024 pre-election voter registration push registered over 7,000 new conservative voters and re-engaged over 4,000 inactive conservative voters. Inactive voters are those who had not participated in an election in the last five years - in this case, since at least 2018. "Greater Georgia has become the leading conservative voter registration group in our state - working year-round to expand the tent, rather than taking it down after every election," said Greater Georgia Chairwoman Kelly Loeffler. "Since 2021, we have registered more than 55,000 new voters, who just became part of the landslide that elected President Trump. We've proved our thesis that we can keep Georgia red as long as we work year-round, every year, to grow the conservative movement. Today, as we prepare for the next election cycle starting with municipal elections in 2025, we can confidently say that the movement has never been stronger or more energized." Greater Georgia is the state's leading conservative voter registration organization. Since it was founded in 2021, the group has registered and re-engaged more than 55,000 voters. It has also worked to build diverse coalitions and advocate for election integrity. In 2024, the group invested in multiple six-figure campaigns, including an 8-week voter registration campaign that ran from August to October, featuring digital ads, text messages, in-person voter registration drives, and over 115,000 phone calls to unregistered voters. ### Media Contact: press@greatergeorgia.com