Mike Simpson

Estimates show that small businesses contribute 60-80 percent of the net new jobs annually.

The old approach of sacrificing the needs of one group to benefit another just won't work.

Ultimately, China may use force to push for unification with Taiwan, a scenario we all must work to prevent.

Japan continues to work closely with the United States on the issue of the North Korean nuclear crisis and has played an important and constructive role in the Six-Party talks.

Finally, the House is working to require a comprehensive federal review of IRS regulations with a follow-up report to Congress on possible actions to reduce the tax paperwork burden imposed on small businesses.