Stimulus That GOP Rep Mike Pence Derided As Failure Created Thousands Of Jobs In His State

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Stimulus That GOP Rep Mike Pence Derided As Failure Created Thousands Of Jobs In His State


GOP Rep Mike Pence of Indiana, the chair of the House Republican Conference, has drawn plenty of attention as a leading GOP critic of the stimulus.

Pence recently attacked the stimulus in a speech, declaring that “the American people deserve a real plan for a real recovery.” Back in February he called for a Federal spending freeze amid the recession.

So how will Pence react to this big story in one of his state’s major papers?

Stimulus Has Hoosiers Working

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 2,400 people are now at work on federal stimulus-funded roadway projects in Indiana, according to a state report being released today.

Covering 83 projects and listing a total payroll of $2.8 million, the Indiana Department of Transportation report details only a small fraction of the hundreds of projects so far selected for funding using the $440 million the agency received under the American Relief and Recovery Act.

Economists say it’s too early to tell whether the long-term value of President Barack Obama’s economy-boosting effort will justify its $787 billion cost. But construction executives say stimulus-funded projects certainly have created jobs and spared layoffs within the industry.

If Pence comments on this, I’ll let you know.

Update: Pence spokesman Matt Lloyd sends over a response:

“With Indiana facing record unemployment and more than 340,000 Hoosiers still looking for work, Congressman Pence will continue to advocate for fiscal responsibility in Washington and tax relief for working Americans to help get Hoosiers back to work.”

[orwell]

1. Mike Pence...

...should be one of the leaders in the Million Moron March.

Just what we need as the economy collapses...a spending freeze.

His constituents should be ashamed that they elected this economically illiterate clown.

[AwakeAtLast]

2. I voted for Barry Welch

who has run against Pence twice. He could use a little donation love from the party. Pence beat him 4-1, I think.