A competitive and productive economy is at the heart of American prosperity. In order to maintain a pro-growth economic agenda, the United States needs to modernize the existing tax code, making sure that capital is not unfairly taxed and that those who take financial risk are allowed to be rewarded. Western Skies Coalition understands that government regulation is sometimes necessary to ensure environmental and economic progress, but believes such regulation should be based on sound science as well as an understanding of an efficient market economy.