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Obama Will Deliver Jobs Bill to Congress Monday

Obama to Give Jobs Bill to Congress Monday

President Barack Obama touches the names of victims engraved on the side of the north pool of the World Trade Center site as former President George W. Bush, first lady Michelle Obama and former first lady Laura Bush (obscured) look on during ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, in New York, Sept. 11, 2011. (REUTERS/Larry Downing)

Aside from the controversial comments made by New York Times Columnist Paul Krugman, Sunday saw a pause in the heated and contentious political dialogue and debate that has narrated politics over the last few months. A return to a time ten years ago, when the nation united in our defense of liberty after an attack from the very real and evil enemy.

Politics, however, is set to come back into the frame of Washington Monday, when President Barack Obama will send Congress his new $447 billion jobs bill and speak in the Rose Garden to call for swift passage, according to a White House official.

“He will call on Congress to pass the bill, which contains the kinds of proposals to grow the economy and create jobs that have been supported by both parties in the past,” an official told POLITICO.

The centerpiece of the plan is lower Social Security payroll taxes for individuals and businesses. There’s also new spending to hire teachers and rebuild schools, among other things.

Teachers, police officers, firefighters and others will join the president in the Rose Garden to call for passage, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the president’s remarks.

The bill’s text is set to come Monday night, following the request to the President made by House Republican leaders Friday afternoon asking for legislative text of the plan laid out during the President’s speech on Thursday. POLITICO:

“’The House and our committees will immediately begin the process of reviewing and considering your proposals,’ they said. ‘We will examine the impact of your proposals on both short and long term economic growth and we will identify modifications and additional ideas that could achieve economic and job growth in a manner that may be more impactful or effective.’”

Obama is also preparing to travel the country to build public support for the package he unveiled last week. He’ll visit Ohio Tuesday and North Carolina Wednesday to ask voters to pressure lawmakers to pass the bill.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.

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  • 1st a Father
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:54pm

    Yo, Obama.

    Pull the taxes on those who create the jobs in the private sector and watch the economy take care of itself. Pull the taxes and lift the regulations choking the life out of small businesses and the jobs will come.

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    • Chappy123
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 9:34pm

      Better yet, Just LEAVE US ALONE!

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 12:12am

      The best move Obama could make at this point to help jump-start the economy…
      RESIGN immediately!

      I’m serious too. He needs to step down NOW for the sake of the USA. It is obvious to everyone left with brain cells that he is clueless and a total failure. But he makes a great speech… big F-n deal.

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    • AOL_REFUGEE
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 12:25am

      “F” delivering a jobs bill to Congress, O’Dumbo. Deliver jobs to the country! Or get lost!

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    • LinkedIn G
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 12:34am

      He’s been threatening job creators since Joe the Plummer ! How long has that been ? Every bill … from unemployment extensions to raising the debt ceiling has a tax increase for job creators. If he doesn’t pass this bill … he’ll try to include a tax increase in the next one. Business doesn‘t trust him or the Senate and will keep their money on the sidelines until he’s out of office. He’s holding the country hostage because of his predjudice against people making $250,000 and above.

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    • godlovinmom
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 1:00am

      Is this the same jobs bill he said was paid for already and really isn’t?…This guy doesn’t know the meaning of “stop the spending”!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • CatB
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 2:54am

      Seems posts are getting mixed up or deleted again …

      Write to you Congress men and women .. tell the NO!

      senate.gov
      house.gov

      TEA!

      I have sent emails to all of mine tonight!

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    • its_time_to_arrest_our_government
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 3:51am

      learn the truth about Obama and the lie the government is trying to sell us…
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGJdN2KPf0g
      Don’t let them get away with destroying our nation. its time to put them all in jail. They know what they are doing, they know they are lying to us. its time we all let them know we got other plans for our nation and our constitution. They now think they rule over us and we are just wallets to fleece when ever they wish to pay one of their big money guys for the reelection money. its time to take money out of getting elected. its time we stop letting them buy elections with our money. we have seen them bribe each other with our money to get things passed. yet not one has gone to jail. they don‘t pay their taxes like john kerry didn’t on his boat yet they want to tax the rich more. yet they don’t pay it when they do owe it. No more folks they have screwed us and lied about it. Its time we take back our nation and put them all in jail.. its time we send a warning that we will lock you up for violating your oath of office or the constitution. any politician who even mentions a new gun law needs to be locked up. The words “SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED” means just that. now it needs to mean 2 years in jail and instant removal from office. we need to put a stop to this progressive crap. by progressing them right to prison. WE THE PEOPLE need to take back charge of our nation. wake up America we are under attack from within..its time we hit em back!

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    • positive1
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 5:52am

      They all think alike and plan on screwing us as well America….Re-open the power plants now Obama. We must demand it before it’s to late. Greece on Sunday slapped a new tax on real estate to plug a 2011 budget hole, pleased international lenders and secured a key new loan tranche as concerns mounted in Europe over its euro zone membership. I Quote “It’s the only measure that can be applied immediately and produce results quickly because it does not depend on the tax-collecting mechanism,” he told reporters, adding the levy would be collected through electricity bills. End Quote. I found this on Reuters

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    • old white guy
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 6:47am

      will anyone get to read it before they vote on it????

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    • rangerp
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 7:06am

      Congress should wipe their butts with this bill, and send it back to him/

      Just another simiulus, just another way for Obama to take money from the hard working, and put it into the hands of his supporters.

      Federal Government has no business creating jobs – read the constitution, read the declaration of independence – no where do either talk about creating jobs, or putting food on the table. Jobs and food is the duty of Americans to provide for themselves

      Let us drill our own oil, stop the over-regulation, get off the back of big and small business, and America will fix the economy.

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    • HKS
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 8:10am

      Another government program, they work like the two Irishman that were best buds for life and had made a pact between them that the survivor when the first one died would pour a pint of their favorite Irish whiskey on their grave to bless the earth. After the first one died the second showed up after the funeral and whizzed on his grave, said I didn’t think you would mind if I filtered it through me kidneys first. So the government wants to filter your money through their fingers before they release a little of it for the intended purpose. So if you ever wondered how the government works and where they got the idea, now you know.

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    • cloudsofwar
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 8:13am

      which czar or czars wrote this one? spend more or else. bo wants government spending to equal 25% of gdp as a base line. BIG GOVERNMENT now and forever. if this continues we are so screwed.

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 8:44am

      Is everything a photo op for this campaigner .

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    • Bum thrower
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 9:33am

      You don’t understand; you gotta TAX, and SPEND our way to oblivion!! That’s the Socialist, Progressive, Liberal Democrat way…..look what it did for the EU; The Libs say we need to be more like europe…that’s how we get there……………..LOL

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    • hud
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 9:29pm

      Every American @ 18 yrs should pay $100.00 a year in Federal taxes. Welfare queens, dope dealers, old folks(me), everyone needs to put skin in the game and feel like they have a stake in the nation.Letting 43-47% skate on taxes sucks.

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  • usa91773
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:51pm

    Make him cut the 350B that the GAO sited as wasteful redundant duplication of agencies FIRST.

    OTHERWISE, circular file the plan.

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    • oldoldtimer
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 9:02pm

      This is nothing but another stimulus. It is just a diversion so The Dems can create a budget crisis. The budget runs out the end of the month and there is no a 2012 budget. The Senate dems aill not allow one and I am sure it is on purpose to create another last hour emergency. Look for it.

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    • tierrah
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 4:13am

      Would like to invite all to join us in discussion regarding this and all other current events at We The People Nation

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  • tradexpertbuysell
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:50pm

    I think he needs to apologize to the Republic right now, right away, on his knees without delay.

    Then resign promptly to avoid the impeachment proceedures that are due him for deliberately dismantling this country economically just like the terroists did physically on 9/11 ten years ago today to the Twin Towers. Ben Bernake also should go as well. And the so called Federal Reserve as well before anymore damage is done. RIGHT AWAY! MACH SNELL!

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  • parmajohn
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:50pm

    If His pattern follows the past he will traveling the country to Pass the bill Campaigning all the way Then when It gets shoved down our throats alah Obamcare..he will have to go on tour to spike the ball to “splain how its gonna work to all us simpletons campaigning all the way on Our dime Thats The Part we Get

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  • king jack rabbit
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:48pm

    shoot it down republicans

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    • ricklap
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:50pm

      The fact that he can make a speech one day and have a complete bill in 2 or 3 days later only tells me it’s already been written, and probably been introduced 2 or 3 times int he past.

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  • randy
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:48pm

    former President George W. Bush, first lady Michelle Obama and former first lady Laura Bush (obscured)

    Of course Laura Bush was obscured, I‘m surprised Moochelle couldn’t hide them both behind that fat a$$ of hers.

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    • I.Gaspar
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:50pm

      She really needs to wear a “wide load” sign when in public…

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    • fatjack
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 12:55pm

      I.Gaspar
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:50pm

      She really needs to wear a “wide load” sign when in public…
      ———————————————————————————–
      wuhahahahahaha

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  • omni
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:46pm

    Yo Obama! You’ve got us in a dangerously deep financial hole, stop digging already!

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  • king jack rabbit
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:46pm

    shoot it down congress,

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  • MONICNE
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:45pm

    This will give Congress plenty of time to read the bill.

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    • vtxphantom
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 2:49am

      Since when does the president write Bills? Congress writes the bill and the president either signs them or doesn’t. The congress had better reject this garbage and tell the president to follow the F–ing law.

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    • CatB
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 2:55am

      Agreed .. this has Soros / Van Jones etc .. Tides Foundation fingerprints all over it I would bet!

      TEA!

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    • fatjack
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 12:56pm

      MONICNE

      WOW gal you’re looking good. Wuhahaha

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 6:01pm

      There is a lobby group called ALEC that has been ghost writing bills for years – that get their corporate sponsors (private prison companies, land companies, resource companies) the favorable results they want, while destroying unions and opposition party regulations and safeguards.
      They are very effective as seen in Wisconsin this year.
      TEA

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  • GoldenSage
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:44pm

    People laugh at the “Fool” normally, but when the “Fool” laughs at the people about his shovel-ready jobs, and then, asks for more shovel-ready jobs, who is the “Fool” to give him more. Has the crowd, the people learned anything. Oh, it is times that are changing when the “Fool” laughs at the crowd, at the People. We The People who are now the “FOOLS”. Listen to the bells tinkling on the tips of your Fool hat and shoes. The day has come when We The People has become We The Fools.

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  • randy
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:43pm

    Wonder how long it will be before Obama has Trumpka and Hoffa order union members to storm in and take over congress like he did in the WI state capitol?

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    • ricklap
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:51pm

      Already being planned I am sure.

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    • jzs
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 9:06pm

      Actually Randy, Obama wasn’t responsible for “storming the” WI capitol. That would be, uh, the people of Wisconsin, including teachers, policemen, firefighters and regular citizens. You know, the ones that voted out two Republican legislators while zero Democrats lost their offices in the recall elections.

      Randy, I don‘t think you’re stupid. But what is pathetic is that you feel like you’re in an environment that any ludicrous comment you make, as long as it is against Obama, will be applauded and accepted as truth. The fact is that citizens of the good state of Wisconsin revolted against that actions of thGovernoror, and would never have elected him had he campaigned on the issues he put into effect once elected.

      Randy, it’s not acceptable to simply make up any kindnonsenseence, blame President Obama and think it will stick. I don‘t think you’re an idiot, I just think your a product of this website, where any idiotic comment is accepted provided you throw in the anti-Obama angle. Try using the brain God gave you next time.

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    • TX_45_ACP
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 9:25pm

      @JZS – More spin trash from JZS. Is that really your picture? Looks really good. Exactly what I imagined, except better looking. The recall in WI barely took back some Republicans. If anything it proved that the people still want Gov Walker and the rest that keep their seats. Guess what, Gov Walker is still in there even after that COWARDLY recall. That’s right. So your point sucks. Gov walker is already making progress and has balanced the budget. The city will finally crawl out of the financial mess that has been brought upon partially by the communist unions. Those people who “stormed” in there did not have a clue and, in case you have not been in a union, they are forced to march. I know what it‘s like to be in a union and the treatment that you get if you don’t go and march like a good little commie. Your spin is so pathetic. No one here will buy your trash. But…since you love this site so much, you keep coming back because you too are a Blazer.

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    • MODEL82A1
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 9:26pm

      JZS, the majority of Wisconsinites have had enough of your greedy union thuggery. You know, the ones who put a majority of Republicans in both Houses of the State Legislature (even after your miserable failure of recall attempts – you know, the ones that cost about 10 million union dollars and FAILED to change the balance of power) and a true Conservative in the Governor’s Mansion in November 2010. And as bad as you think 2010 was, 2012 will be an order of magnitude worse for you and your liberal, union ilk. Buckle up, pal, because it’s going to be UGLY for you. Can’t wait to hear your howls of impotent rage.

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    • DADDYWOREAWHITEHAT
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 10:37pm

      TX 45
      I have many friends in the union. They are not bad people but they are under so much pressure t support the union leaders no matter what…I encourage them to look at the big picture (&follow the money). I don’t condemn my union friends but I urge them to think on theirown when they vote.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 11:21pm

      Hey JZS,

      Way to make lemonade out of a lemon with your take on the Wisconsin recall. The unions put everything they had into that, and got diddly squat.

      And as far as making things up and hoping they will stick, you are the Grand Poobah.

      You even make up words to describe making things up. What the heck is “kindnonsenseence”

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    • Rayblue
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 11:26pm

      If it doesn’t go through
      he can always blame it on the Bosa Nova.

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    • shirtsbyeric
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 12:15am

      They should storm Obama, his auto bailout bill denies the right to strike till 2015 to UAW workers. Where is the outrage, where is Michael Moore?

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    • A MERICAN
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 3:14am

      oblabla needs to watch sesame street again and learn how a bill becomes a law ” I’m just a bill on cappitol hill” what it does not say is I’m just a bill at 1600 pensnylvania ave. – Congress writes the bills oblabla – get it thru your thick commie head – you are not a king.

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    • SHOWMESTATEGUY
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 4:20am

      JZS—
      The truth shall set you free. Randy is speaking the truth about BO and the unions. They are both thugs and they are both bad. Try to sugar coat it if you want but the words and the videos don’t lie.

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    • rangerp
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 6:40am

      jzs
      The current governor of Wis ran on a platform to do exactly what he did regarding the unions.

      The good people of wis voted him in, knowing full well that he was going to limit union power.

      Folks outside of Wis (Obama’s buddies) flooded the state with union thugs, and bussed in much of the opposition. You will notice that with all of the millions spent from outside the state for the recalls, they did not get much bang for the buck. Wis voters stayed true to the cause, and wish for the current governor to continue the cause

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    • loriann12
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 6:54am

      Umm, the Democrat recalls haven’t happened yet, so they could only recall Republicans. And if you think Obama didn’t have anything to do with union revolts, your head is buried so far in the sand you can probably see china.

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 6:06pm

      ROTGML-PMS!

      Wow the story of recent Wisconsin politics is too hard to keep straight! Each post gets it different!

      It is a Legend! Meant to be a parable, like a teaching for progeny yet unborn!

      JZS, love the new avatar, I lost a few pounds in mine. The fake Monicne can keep it!

      TEA

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  • qpwillie
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:43pm

    I wonder how many thousands of pages this one is.

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  • I SPY
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:42pm

    ‘Obama will deliver jobs bill to Congress Monday’… or maybe Wednesday, or Friday, or maybe in November.

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  • CrismaFire
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:41pm

    If Congreess even looks to hard at it, it is time for replacement in Congress. This bills is appauling and an insult, a slap in America’s face. How about Congress keep few decent things from it and give Obozo a real jobs bill. This jobs bill will cost Congress their jobs.

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  • MBA
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:41pm

    The unAmerican in chief couldn’t even take the attention off of himself for this one day that has absolutely nothing to do with him, his socialism, or his hate for America. What a sleaze bag.

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  • ilovetheusa1
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:40pm

    look at the empty suit, standing there as if he cares about the people that were killed that day. I’ll bet he is thinking about how this memorial charade is cutting into his tee time.

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  • paulusmaximus
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:40pm

    This will be a non-event with more holes then Swiss cheese. Just another blame the Tea Party I can get my Communist agenda through.

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  • DagneyT
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:39pm

    He will try to downplay today’s events and reminiscences, and will push his socialist agenda ahead. They should decry it for the sham that it is, and tell him to come up with a plan to back off his onerous EPA restrictions, tell congress he will allow us to go get our own oil, and stop hamstringing business.

    Pipe dream, I know. But it is still should be his effort so it may be possible for his re-election. [God forbid! He would never follow through with it, it would be another sham.]

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  • whatthecrazy
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:37pm

    Good gosh does anybody out there know HOW to run a country……at all…..anybody……….?

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  • I.Gaspar
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:37pm

    Maxine and Nancy will go on the road as back-up liars, in case he gets tired.

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  • Jenny Lind
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:36pm

    Great, we are so in the mood for his lies, half truths and diversions from reality, while he continues to attempt to destroy our country.

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  • llotus
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:33pm

    Will he have hoffa and his army with him to help him with the pressure thing? Lotus.

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  • MrObvious
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:32pm

    His “Jobs” package is probably DOA.
    The house already wasted it’s trump card, the debt ceiling.
    All that’s left for them until the next election cycle is to keep saying NO.
    That’s what they should have said to the Debt Ceiling raise.
    Our AAA rating would have stayed intact if they had.
    There would have been no immediate impact; and, everyone involved would have had reason to work on actually balancing the budget; as, with or without their input federal law would have balanced it for them.

    fyi: Balanced budget == no new debt.

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    • Welcome Black Carter
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 9:54pm

      Yeah, It’s DOA. The democraps think it’s another win-win, like scheduling the joint session during the Republican debate… This one will end up a loser as well. The American people are starting to wake up to the thug politics. The bloom is off the rose. Obummer goes down in 2012. Get ready for the riots and racisim charges when he loses… Lock and load.

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  • Arminianism
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:30pm

    And they should shoot it down Monday

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  • Sheepdog911
    Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:29pm

    Why wasn’t it turned over during the speech, and why, if Social Security is foundering, does it call for a reduction in the taxes that are aonly collected to fund it?

    Report Post » Sheepdog911  
    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on September 11, 2011 at 8:45pm

      This is just another pig with lipstick. It is a STIMULUS PACKAGE with PORK !!!!

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    • beekeeper
      Posted on September 12, 2011 at 7:03am

      Apparently, employers will be inspired to take on new employees to meet increased demands for their products from a workforce that RETAINS their current ‘payroll tax’ (SS contribution).

      This is not a new deduction, and it deprives the SS fund of much needed funding as payouts exceed collections, but since it ‘costs’ nothing budget wise it’s a political winner!

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