San Diego is well-positioned to emerge from the current economic slump at the forefront of innovation in the biotech, high-tech and clean-tech sectors. Francine will support and assist San Diego entrepreneurs with increased information and access to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology (STTR) programs as well as available grant funding. Francine supports extending tax cuts for middle-class taxpayers, such as the Making Work Pay tax credits enacted on a temporary basis in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Francine also supports Healthcare insurance reforms to control costs and increase accessibility to businesses and their employees. Francine plans to meet regularly with business leaders to address the needs and challenges that she can help to resolve both here and in Washington.
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