House approves $155 billion jobs bill

[SpartanDem]

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly approved a $155 billion measure that seeks to create jobs and blunt the impact of the worst recession since the 1930s.

By a vote of 217 to 212, the House approved additional spending for "shovel-ready" construction projects and money to avoid layoffs of teachers, police and other public employees. No Republicans voted for the bill, and 38 Democrats voted against it.

The Senate is expected to consider the measure early next year.

Leftover money from the government's $700 billion bank-bailout fund would cover $75 billion of the bill's price tag.

President Barack Obama and his fellow Democrats hope to bring down the 10 percent unemployment rate before the November 2010 congressional elections. Though the recession has eased its grip, the economy is still shedding jobs and voter anxiety remains high.


Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1613145520091217

[Orrex]

1. I just hope that we get to hear from Lieberman on this one

Because you know he's always looking out for the little guy.

It would be a shame if they railroaded another bill through the Senate without considering Joe's wise input.

[MannyGoldstein]

2. A tiny fraction of what we gave the bankers

I guess we aren't as important.

[AlphaCentauri]

3. Temporary jobs?

[OhioChick]

4. My thoughts exactly. n/t

[AlphaCentauri]

6. I would like to see that money going to install solar panels in schools, libraries

government buildings, something that would stimulate production and services.

[OhioChick]

7. That would be money, well spent.

:thumbsup:

[CityDem]

5. I hope Old Joe approves

Must have support of Lieberman -- he is now running the country. Someone should inform BO.