Pelosi Statement on September Jobs Report

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Pelosi Statement on September Jobs Report

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 103,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent. With 137,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 19th consecutive month of private sector job growth:

"Today's report makes it clear: we must act now to put people back to work, strengthen our small businesses and grow our economy. Americans cannot afford to wait any longer.

"For 276 days in the majority, House Republicans have failed to enact any jobs measures or put forth a clear jobs agenda. And they've rejected repeated Democratic proposals to bolster small businesses and entrepreneurs, boost manufacturers through our 'Make It In America' initiative, and create good-paying jobs here at home.

"It's time for Republicans to get off the sidelines and take up President Obama's American Jobs Act – to put people to work rebuilding America, strengthen small businesses so they can grow and hire, and keep teachers, police officers, and firefighters on the job. And we must ensure that the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction focuses on economic growth because the most effective way to reduce the deficit is through job creation.

“Americans are waiting; Democrats have been prepared to act; and Republicans must join us to create jobs now."

Boehner calls that legislating.

Republicans need a constant reminder.

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1. When they came into office after the election, they were shouting about jobs jobs jobs.

You would almost think they don't really WANT to increase jobs. I wonder why.

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2. No matter how it's spun

9.1% unemployment. Where's the 8% or less that was promised. I'm sick and tired of all politicians.

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3. Well

"Where's the 8% or less that was promised. I'm sick and tired of all politicians."

...it's likely that with Pelosi in charge over the last 276 days that goal would have been a lot closer.

Republicans, in and running for office, are focused on one thing: protecting Wall Street.

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4. I doubt it. n/t

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5. Nancy Pelosi has a progressive record that is admirable.

I don't know why you would take your anger out on her, instead of more deserving subjects like John Boehner and Mitch McConnell.