Auburn85 438 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...itics&tsp=1 Kelly Zito, Chronicle Staff WriterHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed Sunday to push for more jobs and increased aid to states, as Congress battles over details of an economic stimulus plan aimed at pulling the nation out of a financial tailspin. During an appearance in San Francisco, Pelosi expressed disappointment in certain aspects of a Senate proposal competing with a House plan, but she did not signal she would torpedo the Senate bill. Instead, she said she would press her case if the Senate version is passed. "We won't stop fighting no matter what the outcome of this bill is," Pelosi said. The stimulus plans offered by the House and Senate share many elements. However, the Senate bill relies more heavily on tax cuts and provides $40 billion less to state governments. Pelosi said that would result in 600,000 fewer jobs than the House bill and would mean nationwide layoffs for police, firefighters, teachers and health care providers. The House bill would create 4 million jobs, Pelosi said, as well as more funding for infrastructure, food stamps, school construction, unemployment benefits and renewable energy. "The bill (the House) passed is the bill President Obama wanted," she said. "It is a rejection of the policies that got us here in the first place. ... It's a message of vision and change for the future." Republicans, who insist that tax cuts are the fastest way to economic recovery, say the Obama- and Democrat-supported House bill is loaded with pork and would create a financial disaster. Pelosi, decked out in a maroon apron over a pinstriped pantsuit, spoke at a Tenderloin soup kitchen where she served the 60-year-old St. Anthony Foundation's 35 millionth meal. The San Francisco congresswoman said St. Anthony's serves those living on the edge and as such is a metaphor for the assistance government should give in difficult economic times. "The free market goes through up and down cycles," she said. "In order for the free market to succeed in the up days, there needs to be a safety net." As pressure is mounting to jolt an economy battered by foreclosures, bank failures and low consumer confidence, Pelosi said Republicans favor policies of the previous administration: "prosperity for the few rather than honoring the work of the many." She criticized her bill's opponents for attacking the legislative process and personalities in the face of policies that offered real change. "The special interests no longer have control," she said. Pelosi spoke to about a dozen or so media outlets after serving a meal of chicken stew, rice, vegetables and cupcake to Gigi Serafino, 12. Serafino and her grandfather, Winston Lee, showed up Sunday to volunteer, as they have for the last six years. "It's a wonderful coincidence," Lee said, adding that only a couple of days ago he was explaining the details of presidential succession to his granddaughter and now, in front of them, was the woman who is next in line after the vice president. "And here she was," Lee said, "and she served Gigi the 35 millionth meal." Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56257-stimulus-pelosi-seeks-to-add-jobs-state-aid/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermike 4,329 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 "The bill (the House) passed is the bill President Obama wanted," she said. "It is a rejection of the policies that got us here in the first place. ... It's a message of vision and change for the future." So we plan to spend more than they ever thought about spending. "The bill (the House) passed is the bill President Obama wanted," she said. "The free market goes through up and down cycles," she said. "In order for the free market to succeed in the up days, there needs to be a safety net." Then it wouldn't be a free market would it? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56257-stimulus-pelosi-seeks-to-add-jobs-state-aid/#findComment-581243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNewby 27 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Any breakdown on those 4,000,000 jobs? Private sector jobs? Government jobs? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56257-stimulus-pelosi-seeks-to-add-jobs-state-aid/#findComment-581264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn85 438 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 from an earlier version of this spending bill, about 90% is allegedly going to be in the private sector. about 10% will be government sector. so "about 10%" could i guess mean 10,11,12,13%? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56257-stimulus-pelosi-seeks-to-add-jobs-state-aid/#findComment-581265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNewby 27 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Sustainable jobs? Temporary Jobs? How soon? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56257-stimulus-pelosi-seeks-to-add-jobs-state-aid/#findComment-581272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnaldoabru 11 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Mean while the NeRopublicans continue their hostile action against the American people. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56257-stimulus-pelosi-seeks-to-add-jobs-state-aid/#findComment-581273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermike 4,329 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Mean while the NeRopublicans continue their hostile action against the American people. That's great if they can stop the DEMONCRATS from putting a $9.7 Trillion boondoogle on the backs of ALL AMERICANS it will be worth it to listen to the leftist name calling. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56257-stimulus-pelosi-seeks-to-add-jobs-state-aid/#findComment-581275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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