Question # 1 from Mr. Wessel.

The unemployment rate is stuck at 9.1%. The U.S. isn’t adding enough jobs to keep up with the growth of the labor force. What’s done is done — the fiscal stimulus, the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing, etc. What specific policies would you adopt today to quicken the pace of economic growth and hiring?

Quit wasting precious tax money and add to the deficit as little as possible.
No more stupid government programs like cash for clunkers, weatherproofing etc.
The private sector isn't perfect in making choices, but it sure makes better choices than corrupt government bureaucrats influenced by lobbyists and giving out political favors.
No more wasted tax money in government loans for green energy.
The private sector isn't perfect but it does a better job of judging good business models than corrupt government bureaucrats.
No more bailouts for GM or Banks.
Bailout out the people with deposits through the FDIC and let them move their money to sound banks. The big investors who made bad decisions need to go from Malibu to the poor house just as quick as we can send them there.
No more bailouts in the mortgage market. Again the private sector isn't perfect but the private sector does a better job of deciding who can own a house than the government.
Government quotas on housing caused this mess in the first place.

I think I just cut out a huge chunk of money that will reduce the annual deficit and give confidence to purchasers of US government bonds that we are serious about getting our fiscal house in order.