For Immediate Release
Friday, February 13, 2009
“A Major, Historic Victory”
Statement of AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee on the Senate Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
“More than a year ago, AFSCME called for a plan to create jobs and give aid to state and local governments. Now, thanks to the bold leadership of President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress, help is on the way. Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a major, historic victory for the American people. President Obama and the Democratic majority in Congress are delivering the change we voted for in November. Our members are proud to have played a big role in mobilizing at the grassroots level to get this bill passed. We have taken the first step in putting our country and our economy back on track.”
