Salazar: “It’s time to spend American money on American jobs”

Bill expected to create or protect 8,000 jobs in Colorado’s Third Congressional District, 70,000 Statewide

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John Salazar helped to pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It is estimated that the bill will help create or protect approximately 8,000 jobs in Colorado’s Third Congressional District, 70,000 statewide. On the passage of the bill (246-183), Congressman Salazar offered the following statement:   

“We have spent billions of dollars rebuilding the infrastructures and economies of other countries in the past few years. Now it’s time to spend American money on American jobs,” said Congressman Salazar.

“I didn’t vote for September’s bailout bill but I’m proud to support this American job creation effort. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will help repair America’s aging infrastructure, cut taxes and invest in new energy and the education of a 21st century workforce.

“There are some pundits and opposers of this bill who seem to think we have the luxury and time for petty partisan bickering right now. You need honest debate for good legislation but for the millions of Americans living with the impact of this recession there is no time for political posturing or pandering. There is only time for action and representation. That’s what the nation deserves and that’s what Colorado’s Third Congressional District demands. In times of uncertainty it’s easy to get rattled. I’m glad my fellow representatives kept a clear head and a steady hand to help create opportunity for hard working Americans.”