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Ribbon-cutting ceremonies for projects in their districts. but if we're honest, part of the controversy also is that despite the extraordinary work that has been done through the recovery act, millions of americans are still without jobs. millions more are struggling to make ends meet. so it doesn't yet feel like much of a recovery. and i understand that. that's why we're going to continue to do everything in our power to turn this economy around. now, the truth is, the recovery act was never intended to save every job or restore our economy to full strength. no bill or government program can ...

To keep their jobs as well as tens of thousands of cops and firefighters and first responders and correctional officers. and joe biden will tell you that not one of the 50 governors we've spoken to, democrat or republican, has failed to show appreciation for this relief. and i also have to tell you that i am concerned, because state budgets have not yet recovered, and you're now seeing a whole bunch of state and local governments who were able to put off layoffs last year as the recovery money is running out having to make some very tough decisions, and we could potentially see layoffs taking ...

Economy had shrunk by an astounding 6.4% in the first quarter of 2009. economists from across the political spectrum warned that if dramatic action was not taken to break the back of the recession, the united states could spiral into another depression. that was the backdrop against which i signed the american recovery and reinvestment act in denver with blake alongside. it certainly wasn't a politically easy decision to make for me or for the members of congress who supported it. let's face it, no large expenditure is ever that popular, particularly at a time when we're also facing a massive ...

Money into america's schools, regardless of their performance, we launched a national competition between states that only rewards success and reform. reform that raises student achievement and inspires to excel in math and science and turns around failing schools. failing schools that steal the future of too many young americans. we're also making sure that our nation has an infrastructure that's built to compete in the 21st century. we now have projects in 31 states that are laying the ground for the first high-speed rail network in the united states of america. for years japan, europe have ...

Airports. and today we announced funding for over 50 innovative transportation projects across america, everything from railroads to a new passenger terminal in t new orleans. these projects will put hundreds of thousands of americans to work. in many cases they already have. that's part of the reason that chuck is here today. he's the president of a construction company in pennsylvania. the recovery act will fund about a third of the work his paving company will do this year. that's allowed him to hire two engineers and about 100 employees. so in case people are wondering whether or not the r...