In related news, a new CBO report says we’re in longest period of high unemployment since Great Depression.
Via ABC News:
Three years ago, President Obama signed into law the famed stimulus package known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. “Stimulus” is such a dirty word today that hardly anybody in the White House says it publicly anymore. But for old time’s sake, let’s go to the highlights reel:
“What makes this recovery plan so important is not just that it will create or save three-and-a-half million jobs over the next two years. … It’s that we’re putting Americans to work doing the work that America needs done, work that will bring real and lasting change for generations to come.” – President Obama on Feb. 17, 2009
“If it fails, I’m dead.” – Vice President Biden on Sept. 24, 2009