For Immediate Release
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
“The House Has Acted Boldly”
Statement of AFSCME International President Gerald W. McEntee on the House Vote on President Obama’s Plan to Revitalize Our Economy
Washington, DC —“Today’s historic House vote, in favor of President Obama’s plan to revitalize our economy and protect the jobs of millions of working Americans, is proof that the change we voted for in November has finally arrived. This is good news for our economy and for all Americans. As we face the greatest fiscal crisis since the Great Depression, the House has acted boldly to protect jobs and create opportunity. With 11 million workers unemployed, with home values declining at an alarming rate and the need for vital public services growing rapidly, it is shocking that no Republicans were willing to put partisanship behind them and stand with President Obama. In the days ahead, thousands of AFSCME members will contact their senators, urging them to act responsibly and support President Obama’s plan to put people to work and get our economy back on track.”
