G. K. Butterfield: “Despite the fact that we face persistent unemployment and slow economic growth, Republicans would rather waste time with…”

“Despite the fact that we face persistent unemployment and slow economic growth, Republicans would rather waste time with debt ceiling disapproval resolutions and risk default again than come up with real answers to our most pressing problems. Democrats want to pass the American Jobs Act right now to get people back to work. We want to offer payroll tax breaks to small businesses that create jobs, not continue corporate welfare to major oil companies. We want to create infrastructure banks to repair and rebuild our communities, not delay these highway projects to score political points. Monday, in Politico, a senior Republican aide was quoted as saying he ``didn't want to hand Obama a win'' on jobs legislation. It's clear that Republicans care more about beating the President than beating unemployment. The jobless of this country cannot wait another 14 months. Pass the American Jobs Act today. ____________________”