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Obama looks to create 2.5m jobs



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Published Date: 22 November 2008
US President-elect Barack Obama today outlined his plan to create 2.5 million jobs in coming years by rebuilding roads and bridges and modernising schools while developing alternative energy sources and more efficient cars.
"These aren't just steps to pull ourselves out of this immediate crisis; these are the long-term investments," Obama said.


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  • Last Updated: 22 November 2008 11:00 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Barack Obama
 
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Postmark-55,

China, 22/11/2008 11:36:45
Well as long as it isn't all talk and if indeed it's all feasible we'll see if he can come through with his plans. At least he shows positive thinking and a positive outlook, much better than the JERK that's running the show now.
2

2dogs in D.C.,

22/11/2008 12:03:34
It's not like the roads ect, don't need rebuilding.He probably decided on this plan after trying to drive down the streets in D.C.
3

L. Bannerman,

The Bronx 22/11/2008 12:31:07
He sure as hell will get a lot more done that Bush will thats 4 sure. I wish him all the best
4

celtic4,

USA 22/11/2008 14:19:15
My hope is that he gets the help he needs from the Cabinet and Congress to do these things. He is looking forward and is surprising everyone with his concern for this country.
I did not back him but he is our President and may just make a good one. I pull for him now with hope.
5

2dogs in D.C.,

22/11/2008 14:27:33
Celtic4-That's the spirit needed in these times.
6

Carolyn 1,

22/11/2008 15:50:52
The problem is, the unemployed workers who need jobs, are not the workers who build roads, and bridges, and modernize schools.

The labor force, which Obama aims to empower, is Union. 100% union. Fed and state projects are controlled by BIG UNIONS who hire ONLY UNION WORKERS> these are not the workers who are struggling.

Money generated at a Union Construction Project does not have the trickle down effect into the general economy aside from lunch wagons at the construction sites.
7

Postmark-55,

China, 23/11/2008 01:29:26
#6 Carolyn 1,
You manage to rain on everyone's parade, don't you?
8

Let's have the truth,

Queensland 23/11/2008 03:32:02
#6 Carolyn 1

With friends like you who needs enemies?

It's people with your mentality who have contributed to the US downfall.
9

Lynne,

24/11/2008 02:01:25
LHTT...

You tried this before.. Forget it.. I told you we Americans have freedom of speech. The Bill of Rights guarantees it, and even if you might not like what is said.. we can still say it.
10

Let's have the truth,

Queensland 24/11/2008 05:36:49
#9 Lynne

"we Americans have freedom of speech"

Congratulations, that's about all you have. Where I come from we have that and a whole lot more.
11

Lynne,

24/11/2008 13:21:51
LHTT.. Is that the answer you came up with!!!!!
The US only has freedom of speech?
Figures..

 

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