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Obama Administration's Spin on May Job Numbers | |
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The Obama Administration is touting the recent release of a Labor Department report that shows 431,000 new jobs created in May 2010 as signs of continued economic recovery.
Let's take a closer look at the real numbers. ..
The Labor Department figures show that the private sector added 41,000 jobs in May, which was significantly lower than economists' estimations of 180,000 additional private sector jobs that would be created during the month of May.
The numbers were higher due to the 411,000 temporary positions created by the U.S. Census Bureau. These positions accounted for 411,00o of the 431,000 new jobs created in May. Economists say the best gauge for economic growth will be the increase in the number of private sector jobs over the next few months.
While the Obama Administration continues to report promising economic growth, the underlying truth is that the federal government is still needed to spur economic growth.
President Obama and Democrats' out of control federal spending and expansion of federal government mandates continues to threaten the tepid economy recovery that has taken place over the past few months. |
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YouCut - Let's Get Serious About Wasteful Spending! | |
 Check out this innovative new program from House Republicans in efforts to cut out-of-control spending based on YOUR votes.
Visit the YouCut website each week to review five proposed spending cuts. You can cast your vote on spending cuts either online or via text message. The House will then vote on whether or not to cut the winning provision. |
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Elena Kagan Hearings | |
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) has announced that the Kagan hearings will begin on June 28th.
The White House released a 202 page questionnaire filled out by Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on Wednesday. You can read it here.
The release of new documents gives new insights into some of Elena Kagan's social stances. Read more here.
Contact your Senator TODAY to tell them to conduct a thorough and thoughtful review of Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan! |
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On the Hill | |
AZ Governor Jan Brewer met with President Obama on Thursday to discuss immigration reform. The meeting did not achieve any consensus on how to approach overhauling the immigration system.
House Minority Leader John Boehner demanded the White House release all information related to allegations the Obama Administration offered federal jobs to Democrats in order to avoid contested primaries.
House Judiciary Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) is calling for his committee to hold hearings on the allegations of the Obama Administration jobs scandal.
Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jeff Sessions (R-AL) has accused nominee Elena Kagan of promoting a leftist philosophy while clerking for the Supreme Court. He went on to say Kagan seems more concerned with putting her social agenda above the law.
The Clinton Presidential Library has released 45,000 pages of documents relating to Elena Kagan's service in the Clinton Administration.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) called for his Committee Chairmen to present recommendations for climate change legislation. He hopes to introduce climate change legislation later his summer. |
