Congressman Rodney Davis says jobs are high on the GOP agenda as the new Congress prepares to meet for its first session next week.

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Davis says with Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress, the economy will be the first order of business.

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Davis says the new Congress is willing to work with the White House.

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The Illinois Republican delivered his party's weekly address Saturday. Davis vowed to focus on legislation to create jobs and help small businesses grow. That includes a bill Davis sponsored that would offer incentives to businesses that hire veterans. The 114th Congress will gavel in on Tuesday. New members of the House and Senate will be sworn-in and the House is expected to re-elect Ohio Republican John Boehner [[ BAY-nur ]] as Speaker.