McMorris Rodgers: Helping Eastern Washington Innovators Create Good-Paying Jobs

May 09, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 4438, the bipartisan American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014, which permanently fortifies the research and development tax credit.

“America has long been the world’s leading innovator; from technological breakthroughs to medical advancements, we are a nation built on new ideas. The certainty from this bill helps pave the way for that next big idea from Eastern Washington innovators and thinkers that will create good-paying jobs, spur economic growth, and potentially change the world.”

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