cost taxpayers a lotf o money, utng we're essentially giving some money up front that's going to then be recouped. i think there are a lot of ideas that we can pursue on that front that could really make a difference a put a lot of people back to work, whether they're the folkselling the insulation at home depot or the small ntractor that for a long time wa remodeling kitchens or putting in home additions. ybe th business has dried up. this would be a new area for them to get put to work. and about one out of four construction -- one out of four jobs that have been lost during this recession are related to the construction industry in some fashion. that -- you know, those folks have been hit harder than just about anybody else. this would be an important boost for them. >> can i add to that one quick thing? >> pref sident obamamen the backyard of a home in fairfax, virginia, speaking to area residents. about 30 people. area esidents, small business