EMPOWER THE CITIZEN, not the government...
Demonstrated Committment to the Nation
Private Job Creation: This nation needs jobs. Tom Weaver has created jobs in the private sector since 1979, first as an employee and for the last 25 years as an employer.
Government spending, government taxes and government bureaucracy do not create jobs in the private sector -- they KILL jobs. The private sector needs to be left alone. Business leaders know how to grow businesses, they know how to create jobs. In order to expand the private market economy, business leaders must be able to understand the risk associated with expansion. Taxes need to be cut, spending must be reduced, and the red-tape of government must be slashed. These methods have a proven track record for economic expansion.
Our Children's Future: This nation must stop charging today, expecting the future generations to pay the bill tomorrow. Tom Weaver believes in a balanced budget. Congress must ask tough questions: is it good for all of America and can America afford to spend the money. Tom believes that all spending must be approved by Congress and that dependencce on foreign capital must be eliminated. Tom has operated a small business for over 25 years; balancing income and expenses, so he knows how to ask tough questions.
Protect the Environment while Producing More Energy: In order to achieve economic expansion, the nation needs more reliable energy, it is the lifeblood of the economy. As a certified Nuclear Engineer, Tom Weaver believes that this clean and safe form of power is essentual to the growth of the American economy. Other forms of energy play a role as well, so that when combined, the nation can shed its dependence on foreign oil.
Environmental laws are important in protecting the valuable assets of this country and they must be enforced. Tom Weaver makes his living cleaning water, removing heavy metals and organics from industrial water discharges. He understands the difference between good regulation and harmful regulation that is based on poor science and ultimately punishes success.
National Defense: One of the major responsibilities of the federal government is the protection of our country. This applies to our interests, our oceans and our borders. Tom Weaver served as an Officer in the US Navy. Tom understands the committment of our all-volunteer armed forces, and the need to support them. We need clear and concise rules of engagement that allow our troops to win when deployed in a conflict and return home.
Our borders must be secured. Tom believes that immigration is a national treasure, offering citizenship in return for hard working and legal immigrants who wish to take an oath to defend and protect.