Wilson: “Happy Anniversary Stimulus. Wish You Came with a Gift Receipt.”

February, 17, 2010

(Irmo, S.C) - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the trillion-dollar “stimulus”:

“One year ago, the so-called stimulus was put together behind closed doors, rushed through Congress, and then signed by President Obama with a promise to lower unemployment. However, with unemployment still at double digits in several areas across the nation, the American people certainly haven’t seen a return on their investment. This is one anniversary present that taxpayers wish they could return.

“Congress needs to focus on offering job creation incentives to small business owners and tax relief for hardworking families. It’s time for the liberal majority to ditch their job-killing agenda that includes a national energy tax and government takeover of health care and instead focus on getting people back to work,” said Congressman Joe Wilson.

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