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Trade Promotion Authority
Increased trade will help our workers, farmers and our economy by creating jobs, opening more markets to American goods and services, and increasing choices and lowering costs for consumers.More on trade

American Small Businesses Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs
The President's plan will help create an environment where small businesses can flourish. His plan will free entrepreneurs to devote more time and resources to servicing their customers, developing their products, and helping their employees.More on small business

Reliable, Affordable, and Environmentally Sound Energy for America's Future
Within ten days of taking the oath of office, President Bush established the National Energy Policy Development Group, directing it to "develop a national energy policy designed to help the private sector, and, as necessary and appropriate, state and local governments, promote dependable, affordable, and environmentally sound production and distribution of energy for the future." More on energy

Defending Against Biological Terrorism One of the most important missions we have as a Nation is to be prepared for the threat of biological terrorism - the deliberate use of disease as a weapon. An effective biodefense will require a long-term strategy and significant new investment in the U.S. health care system. The President is taking steps now that will significantly improve the Nation's ability to protect its citizens against the threat of bioterrorism. The President's Budget for 2003 proposes $5.9 billion to defending against biological terrorism, an increase of $4.5 billion - or 319 percent - from the 2002 level.More on Bioterrorism