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Where Are The Jobs?

Floor Speech

Date: Nov. 19, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Economy and Fiscal

Where Are The Jobs?

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, two nights ago, America learned that recovery.gov, the official administration Web site, was full of fake stimulus jobs in fake congressional districts. Last night, even ABC News broke that the Government Accountability Office says that one out of every 10 jobs created by the stimulus are also fake. When asked about the inconsistencies, the spokesman for recovery.gov replied, Who knows, man? Who really knows?

One thing is certain--Americans need real jobs. I call on my colleagues to listen to Republican plans to promote real jobs. Where are the jobs?

The Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Relief Act of 2009, which I support, unleashes the potential of American small businesses. It reduces the burden that government places on employers and employees.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.


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