The truth about the Recovery Act
When our economy narrowly avoided a catastrophic depression, I began working with President Obama to stop the bleeding and get things moving in the right direction. We've seen evidence of a recovery over the last year, but I know that we need to do more to create and save jobs. And so for the rest of this Congress and for as long as it takes, I plan on introducing legislation specifically crafted to build on the success of the Recovery Act. I got started last week by introducing a bill that's going to save and create jobs, plain and simple.
Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and it's clear that the projects being funded have helped and are going to continue to help Nevada weather this recession. Whether they say it to the media or not is one thing, but the fact is that both Republicans and Democrats have asked for and welcomed Recovery Act funds to their home states and districts. I know it's done some good in Nevada so far -- funding renewable energy projects, helping struggling families afford to keep their health insurance, and easing the burden on small businesses so they can get back to hiring people.
One thing that won't save or create a single job is simply saying 'No' to common-sense initiatives. Our Jobs Bill is fiscally responsible and would take effect this year, so it should enjoy bi-partisan support. But as usual, I can't do this alone -- Nevadans and Americans need to continue standing up and demanding progress on job creation from their elected officials.
I agree wholeheartedly with President Obama that members of Congress need to focus more on creating jobs for the American people and less on protecting their own. That's always been how I've approached my job in the Senate, so my bill seeks to simplify the entire process by focusing on measures that should have bi-partisan support and will create jobs this year.
Our bill will invest more in infrastructure projects on the federal level, provide Build America Bonds to make it easier for state and local governments finance infrastructure projects, and cut taxes for small businesses who hire currently unemployed workers. Middle class families and small businesses cannot afford any further delays, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate need to work together and pass this bill.
This is only the beginning of our 2010 job-creation efforts in the Senate. By putting together common-sense proposals that should enjoy bipartisan support, we'll get smart investments and tax breaks to the people that need them most as quickly as possible. The power of Silver State lies is our independent spirit and willingness to roll up our sleeves and get to work, and I plan on taking that spirit straight to the Senate chamber to continue to success of the Recovery Act, and keep Nevada moving in the right direction.
Thanks for your time today, and for all you do for Nevada and our country.
Harry
The truth about the Recovery Act
When our economy narrowly avoided a catastrophic depression, I began working with President Obama to stop the bleeding and get things moving in the right direction. We've seen evidence of a recovery over the last year, but I know that we need to do more to create and save jobs. And so for the rest of this Congress and for as long as it takes, I plan on introducing legislation specifically crafted to build on the success of the Recovery Act. I got started last week by introducing a bill that's going to save and create jobs, plain and simple.
Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and it's clear that the projects being funded have helped and are going to continue to help Nevada weather this recession. Whether they say it to the media or not is one thing, but the fact is that both Republicans and Democrats have asked for and welcomed Recovery Act funds to their home states and districts. I know it's done some good in Nevada so far -- funding renewable energy projects, helping struggling families afford to keep their health insurance, and easing the burden on small businesses so they can get back to hiring people.
One thing that won't save or create a single job is simply saying 'No' to common-sense initiatives. Our Jobs Bill is fiscally responsible and would take effect this year, so it should enjoy bi-partisan support. But as usual, I can't do this alone -- Nevadans and Americans need to continue standing up and demanding progress on job creation from their elected officials.
I agree wholeheartedly with President Obama that members of Congress need to focus more on creating jobs for the American people and less on protecting their own. That's always been how I've approached my job in the Senate, so my bill seeks to simplify the entire process by focusing on measures that should have bi-partisan support and will create jobs this year.
Our bill will invest more in infrastructure projects on the federal level, provide Build America Bonds to make it easier for state and local governments finance infrastructure projects, and cut taxes for small businesses who hire currently unemployed workers. Middle class families and small businesses cannot afford any further delays, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate need to work together and pass this bill.
This is only the beginning of our 2010 job-creation efforts in the Senate. By putting together common-sense proposals that should enjoy bipartisan support, we'll get smart investments and tax breaks to the people that need them most as quickly as possible. The power of Silver State lies is our independent spirit and willingness to roll up our sleeves and get to work, and I plan on taking that spirit straight to the Senate chamber to continue to success of the Recovery Act, and keep Nevada moving in the right direction.
Thanks for your time today, and for all you do for Nevada and our country.
Harry
