Valin Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 NRO: The Corner: Yuval Levin2/10/11 Among the more peculiar arguments Democrats made in favor of their health-care bill last year was that it would create new jobs. Days before the final vote, for instance, Nancy Pelosi insisted that “it’s about jobs. In its life, [the bill] will create 4 million jobs — 400,000 jobs almost immediately.”In a hearing of the House Budget Committee today, Paul Ryan asked CBO director Douglas Elmendorf about that claim, saying that some people have argued the new law “will create jobs and increase labor force participation. But if I recall from your analysis, it was quite the opposite. Is that not the case?” Elmendorf answered “Yes.”Rep. John Campbell then asked him to expand on that point:(Snip) Can't tell you shocked and surprised I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 800,000 jobs lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 800,000 jobs lost. "And we've only just begun." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltbag Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Meanwhile, the woman in front of me today in 7-11 bought 3 Power-Ades for her kids, and a 5-hour energy drink with her welfare card. Swipe it like a credit card... no embarrassment. That's the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Texas went to the same thing. Lots of comments about removing the stigma of food stamps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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