“The time has come to elect people from outside the political system with proven track records to serve in Congress, candidate Steven Welch said.

He is seeking the Republican nomination for the 6th District in 2010, a seat currently held by Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Gerlach.

‘We’re facing real challenges,’ Welch said. ‘We’re in two wars. We have unemployment approaching 10 percent. We have a dollar that hit new lows. We have debt approaching $12 trillion.’

“The time has come for people who have skills to get involved, who know how to create a system where we can have economic growth. I believe I have that skill set.”

Welch backed up his claim with his resume, which includes founding and eventually selling a biotechnology firm to a Fortune 500 company.

Then he cofounded a company that provides money and free services to help entrepreneurs start their own businesses.

Given his background, finding economic development at the top of his priorities is no surprise.”   -  Reading Eagle

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