[tarpit]

Perhaps the Administration could read Economic Freedom and Employment Growth in U.S. States written by Thomas A. Garrett, Research Division, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; and Russell M. Rhine, Department of Economics, St. Mary’s College of Maryland. In their conclusion, they state:

"For each period [1980-1990, 1990-2000, and 2000-2005], we find that states with greater overall economic freedom have greater rates of employment growth. Generally, a one-unit increase in the economic freedom index (roughly equal to one standard deviation) increases employment growth by 1 to 4 percentage points depending on specification. In addition, roughly 2 to 5 percent of the variation in employment growth across the states is explained by economic freedom."

[Frantzie]

Texas is doing better than most. I think ND and neighboring states are doing well due to real energy exploration and production. The same thing is happening in areas in PA where there is nat gas in the one region.

Domestic energy production could recapitalize America, generate taxes, wealth and jobs.