George Allen Statement on the 2nd Anniversary of the Jobless Stimulus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 17, 2011

George Allen Statement on the 2nd Anniversary of the Jobless Stimulus

“Two years ago today, President Obama signed into law an $800 billion jobless stimulus bill that promised to keep unemployment under 8%.  Instead the American people have endured 21 consecutive months of 9% or higher unemployment, 2.6 million jobs have been lost, and our nation’s debt has hit a record-setting $14 trillion.  It is clear that only thing this jobless stimulus bill has created is more debt for our children to bear.  President Obama and Washington liberals like Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi need to listen to the American people — spending sprees, tax hikes and government mandates are hurting our families and small businesses.  Washington needs to stop standing in the way of job creators and work to reduce taxes, unleash our plentiful energy resources, and end excessive government regulations.”