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When President Obama took office last year, millions of American families and the nation as a whole were facing an economic catastrophe brought on by years of failed Republican fiscal policies. That is why Democrats continue fighting to create American jobs, strengthen our economy, and stand up for the middle class.
In contrast, Republicans are pushing a job-killing agenda that includes opposition to tax cuts for small businesses, opposition to clean energy jobs, and protection for tax loopholes exploited by multinational corporations. The following bills in the 111th Congress are just a few examples of the pro-jobs proposals that Republicans have tried to kill.
| Title | Positive Jobs Impact | GOP 'No' Votes | Date |
| Preventing Layoffs of Teachers and First Responders (FMAP) | 290,000 | 93% | 8/4/2010 |
| Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act | 5,600,000 | 68% | 3/17/2010 |
| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act | 3,000,000 | 93% | 2/13/2009 |
| Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | 250,000 | 100% | 12/24/2009 |
| Travel Promotion Act | 40,000 | 43% | 9/9/2009 |
| Cash for Clunkers | 60,000 | 83% | 8/6/2009 |
| Unemployment Insurance Extension | 785,000 | 93% | 7/21/2010 |
| Small Business Jobs and Credit Act | 500,000 | 100% | 7/29/2010 |
| American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act | 1,000,000 | 98% | 6/16/2010 |
| For additional Information: Detailed DPC Vote Data | |||