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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Robert Reich (Two Cheers and One Jeer for the American Jobs Act)

Robert Reich (Two Cheers and One Jeer for the American Jobs Act):

Two Cheers and One Jeer for the American Jobs Act


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Two cheers for the President and his America’s Jobs Act. Cheer Number One: In presenting it to a joint session of Congress, he sounded as passionate and determined as he’s ever sounded.

Second cheer: He laid out the problem correctly and effectively. He explained why jobs and growth must be the nation’s first priority now — not the federal deficit. The economy is in crisis. People are hurting. So government must act, and act quickly. It’s irresponsible at a time like this to suggest that government