Tom Wassa

Why the 5th?

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 20:03 Written by Thomas Wassa Sunday, 22 April 2012 19:52

For those who live in the area, we know that the 5th Congressional District is the economic backbone. The economic impact reaches beyond the district’s boundaries, stretching into the thumb and parts of mid-Michigan. I’ve lived in the 5th Congressional District for the last decade, watching unemployment continue to rise, home values fall, and businesses close. For me, the current economic conditions were predictable based on the policies of our government.

Last year, I made the decision to run for U.S. Representative in order to restore America and the policies that will promote economic growth. Shortly after my decision to run, redistricting put me 3 miles outside of the 5th Congressional District. Even though, under Michigan Laws you don’t have to live in the district to run for Congress, I was going to drop out of the Congressional race. However, after researching the current candidates who are running, I decided to remain in the race.

First, the redistricting may have put me 3 miles outside of the district boundaries, but it doesn’t mean I’m not personally affected by the economic health and well being of the 5th Congressional District. Secondly, I believe the 5th Congressional District should have the right to choose the right person to represent them. After researching Jim Slezak’s voting record while he was a Democrat State Representative for the State of Michigan, I learned that he has a history of voting for larger government and higher taxes.

While Congressional Candidate Jim Slezak was a Democratic State Representative, he voted to impose a 3 percent gross revenue tax on doctors, which contributes to rising healthcare cost in Michigan. Mr. Slezak also voted to increase dairy farm inspection fees and voted to impose animal farm regulations, which impacts food costs and our family farms. Mr. Slezak voted against the requirements for candidates and state officials from filing financial disclosures. These are just a few of Jim Slezak’s liberal votes that has contributed to Michigan’s economic failures.

The good news, the law allows the people of the 5th Congresssional District to choose who represents them, and not congressional district boundaries (which can change every 10 years). I can promise the people of the 5th Congressional District this; whether I live 3 miles outside of the district, on the border, or 3 feet within the district, it will not change how I would represent them. The 5th Congressional District is important to the economic health of Michigan. The 5th Congressional District deserves strong leadership, and representation that will bring jobs back to Michigan. The choice is yours!

Support Tom Wassa for US Congress

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 20:03 Written by Thomas Wassa Saturday, 28 January 2012 20:07

Our federal government is growing at the expense of the economy, and as it grows we lose private sector jobs, shifting the tax burden to a smaller percentage of taxpayers. Legislative action that includes government stimulus programs, bailouts, homeowner incentives, and other government programs have all failed.

Legislators in Washington continue to support aggressive tax legislation over spending reforms. It is big government legislators who support the growth of the federal government and legislation that has caused the degradation of our local governments and economy. Every dollar of our national debt is a dollar taken from our communities, and is given to China who holds our debt. Our federal government continues to print money to pay for their reckless spending which has devalued the American dollar. Unfortunately, we feel the effects of their actions in the form of an indirect tax called “inflation”.

As your representative in Washington, I would work hard to restore America. We must reverse the effects of federal governmental growth by aggressively cutting those departments and programs that exceed the law. As your representative, I would not support legislation or funding that exceeds the scope and responsibility of the federal government. I would stand strong on those values, not only to those on the other side of the aisle, but also within my own party.

I alone cannot be your voice in Washington, I need your support. Not only do I need financial support, but I also need platforms to reach out to the communities. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, or would like to assist in my campaign.

Thanks again for your support.

Socialized Healthcare

Written by Thomas Wassa

Every model of socialized healthcare around the world should be considered failures when it comes to compassion or care. In Canada some cities have established a local lottery to move patients to the front of the healthcare waiting lines. Canadians are crossing over the boarder to the United States to seek out efficient healthcare, willing to pay for it out of their own pocket. In Europe there are reports of mothers giving birth in lobby's and parking lots because there are not enough hospital beds. Furthermore, these countries are giving seniors end of life counseling and comfort care instead of the government paying for the treatment they need.

We have been told that socialized healthcare systems around the world are far more superior then the United States. Tom Wassa knows that this is a fabrication that has been used to support a socialized healthcare in the United States. Tom Wassa knows that our government has been remiss in providing us the details on the devastating impact of the Healthcare Bill on our economy and healthcare.

Your Tax Dollars

Written by Thomas Wassa

As a local leader, Tom Wassa has developed and balanced local governmental budgets for over 14 years. He knows that at the local level pennies count when it comes to taxpayer’s money, and there should be no difference at the federal level. Tom Wassa would work hard to cut all unconstitutional programs, projects, or departments in an effort to balance the budget. There would be no question that Tom Wassa would oppose any efforts on the part of Democrats or Republicans to raise the debt ceiling.