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Congressman Jim Matheson urges clarity on sequestration, Medicaid flexibility and workforce training
Summary
In a committee of the whole, Congressman Jim Matheson told the Utah Senate that reducing federal regulatory and fiscal uncertainty, supporting open trade and preparing the workforce are key to state economic growth; he also discussed sequestration, Medicaid flexibility, and high-skilled visa issues in response to senators’ questions.
The Senate resolved into a committee of the whole on Jan. 30 to hear Congressman Jim Matheson. In prepared remarks Matheson emphasized reducing regulatory uncertainty as a central policy goal to foster economic growth and urged careful, targeted action on taxation and regulation rather than ad-hoc, last-minute changes.
Matheson listed priorities he sees as important for Utah: lowering regulatory…
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