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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Stupak: Economic recovery bill will create jobs in Michigan

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) released an audio statement following House passage of the final $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Friday, Feb. 13.

Stupak said this bill is anticipated to create 7,400 Jobs in Michigan's First Congressional District alone and 103,000 statewide.

"I voted for this legislation," Stupak said. "It's the best investment in America."

Click on the link below to hear Stupak's statement:

http://www.house.gov/list/hearing/mi01_stupak/20090213economy.mp3

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