Kerry-Edwards 2004: George W. Bush - Doing a Job on America

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In West Virginia today, George Bush tried to cover up his record by using his latest campaign slogan: "getting the job done." But the record shows that the only thing he's done is exacerbated the challenges facing working families.

Kerry spokesman Phil Singer: "George Bush likes to talk about getting the job done, but he's actually done a job on American families. The fact is that during George Bush's time in office, there are over a million lost jobs, 3.7 million more uninsured, record deficits and a growing tax burden on middle class families. Unfortunately, his only solution seems to be imposing a massive new tax on the middle class. John Kerry (news - web sites) knows we can do better, and will make America stronger at home and respected in the world."

Bush Failed to Get the Job Done on Jobs. Since George Bush took office we have lost 1.8 million private sector jobs. Not only that, but the jobs he's created pay on average $9,000 less than those he lost. (Bureau of Labor Statistics; EPI)

Bush Failed to Get the Job Done on Health Care. In the United States, the total family premium for health insurance has increased by $2,630 to $9,068. Out-of-pocket costs and prescription drug prices have also dramatically increased under Bush. The amount spent on prescription drugs has more than doubled over the past five years, from $87 billion in 1998 to $184 billion in 2003. Americans are spending more on prescription drugs today than ever before. (Kaiser/HRET Survey of Employer- Sponsored Health Benefits, 2003; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, National Health Expenditure Projections, February, 2004)
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