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Press Release

February 13, 2009

Rep. Susan Davis Votes for Economic Recovery

House passes economic recovery deal

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Susan Davis voted for the final compromise of the economic recovery package reached by the House and Senate, which is expected to create 3.5 million jobs.

The San Diego region is estimated to gain 30,000 jobs from the bill that provides $26 billion for California infrastructure projects and other programs.  San Diego will also benefit from the increased funding for the National Institutes of Health, green energy programs and education improvements.

“This historic piece of legislation is a strong jobs bill,” said Davis. “It focuses on the sustainability of jobs, the green economy and projecting for the future.  Until now, the focus and attention has been on the financial markets but not enough attention has been given to average Americans, average San Diegans.  This is help for average Americans.  This package will give a boost and hopefully provide the confidence people and companies need.” 

The economy lost a staggering 3.6 million jobs in the last year and the unemployment rate in California has reached 9.3 percent.

Besides job creation, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1) gives over 90 percent of American workers an immediate tax cut.  It invests in roads, bridges, mass transit, energy efficient buildings, flood control, clean water projects, and other infrastructure projects.

The bill restores science and innovation as the keys to new American-made technology, preventing and treating disease, and tackling urgent national challenges like climate change and dependence on foreign oil.

“The American people expect President Obama and Congress to work together to put our economy on the road to recovery.  This bill is a step in that direction,” said Davis.

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