More Americans Own Their Home Than Ever

Although Housing Sales And Starts Have Cooled To More Typical Levels, The Housing Market Remains Strong And Sound. Without The Expansion Of Homeownership And The Strength Of Our Housing Market, Our Nation Would Not Have The Economic Growth We Are Experiencing Today.

In Addition To A Soaring Stock Market, 6.6 Million Jobs Have Been Created Since Tax Relief Measures Went Into Effect In 2003. Our Deficit Situation Has Also Improved As Tax Revenues Have Increased At Double-digit Rates Over The Past Two Years.

When Regulations On The Housing Industry Are Reasonable, The Cost Of Housing Goes Down. Regulatory Relief Is Needed To Make Housing More Affordable To More Americans.

At A Time When We Are Dealing With Unpredictable Suppliers Of Energy Abroad And Higher Gas Costs At Home, The Decision To Increase Domestic Energy Exploration Is Integral To A Balanced, Common Sense Energy Policy.

The Weekend Brought Good News For Our Friends In The Cattle Industry. At Long Last, Japan Has Taken The Steps Needed For American Beef To Make Its Way Back Into The Japanese Market.