NEWS RELEASE
December 8, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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FRANKFORT --- Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate Candidate Daniel Mongiardo released the following statement today following President Obama’s address on jobs and the economy:
With Kentucky’s unemployment rate almost 11% and with working families and small businesses struggling to survive, this is no time for partisan games or political posturing. I strongly support President Obama’s efforts to spur economic growth by investing more in rebuilding our nation’s roads, bridges and public transportation infrastructure. Providing tax breaks and access to capital for small businesses that directly lead to job creation are also key elements of any new investment plan. However, in any jobs proposal, we must make sure real jobs are created and we must make sure Kentucky gets its fair share of jobs and federal dollars. I also support extending unemployment and healthcare benefits to the millions of Americans who are unemployed.
While I share concerns about too much federal spending, I believe creating jobs and expanding economic opportunity now is the best and quickest way to put America back to work and create long term economic growth. The President's proposals are sound steps to creating sustained economic development and job growth that Kentucky and America needs.
-- Daniel Mongiardo