Monday, October 5, 2009

Obama Now Links Job Growth to Healthcare Reform

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On September 9, in front of a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama for all intents and purposes declared the recession over:

[T]hanks to the bold and decisive action we've taken since January, I can stand here with confidence and say that we have pulled this economy back from the brink.

Less than a month later, following Friday's much worse than expected employment report from the Labor Department, our President is singing a different tune.

As was well-telegraphed by his economic advisor Robert Reich moments after the jobs numbers were released, Obama during his weekly radio address on Saturday told Americans that the employment situation in this country isn't going to improve until -- wait for it -- Congress passes healthcare reform...

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