Wilson Questions Democrats’ Economic Sense of Direction
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CONTACT: Emily Lawrimore
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June 9, 2006
Wilson Questions Democrats’ Economic Sense of Direction
“They will continue to push for tax increases as they chart their course.”
After Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called recent job growth ’disappointing,’ Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding House Democrats’ promise to lead America in a new economic direction:
“I continue to be amazed that House Democrats always manage to find doom and gloom in the most unlikely of circumstances.
“Last week, the Department of Labor announced that over 75,000 American jobs were created in May. While most people would celebrate this economic growth, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi actually said this was proof that the Bush economy continues to go in the wrong direction. Does she seriously believe that 33 consecutive months of economic growth and the creation of 5.2 million American jobs hurts our country?
“Additionally, Pelosi promised that House Democrats have a plan to take America in a new direction. After witnessing 185 House Democrats vote against the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act, it’s clear that they will continue to push for tax increases as they chart their course.”
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