Rep. John Kline (R-MN), Senior Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee, released the follow statement this morning as the Department of Labor announced an additional 85,000 jobs were lost in the month of December, and the unemployment rate remained at 10 percent.
“Today’s unemployment report is a stark reminder that millions of American families continue to struggle in this troubled economy. As individuals look for work and our nation’s employers seek to grow their businesses, Congress should be doing more to help our nation’s job creators get this economy back on track. Unfortunately, congressional Democrats and the Obama Administration have chosen to rely on their failed trillion dollar so-called stimulus package and in the meantime have diverted their attention toward policies that will do greater harm to our economy. Whether it is the threat of new taxes on energy and investments or the ongoing pursuit of a government takeover of health care, Americans see a majority in Washington that is out of touch with their needs and the needs of our economy.
“America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs should not continue to be saddled with the uncertainty that has come from the Democrats’ big government agenda. Republicans stand ready with bold solutions to spur job creation and economic growth while meeting the many challenges our nation faces. It is time to put the tired, failed policies of more government and more spending aside and bring the relief and support small businesses and entrepreneurs need.”
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