Clyburn Hails Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Clyburn Hails Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Sixth District Congressman and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act today by the House of Representatives. This legislation is intended to create or save 3 to 4 million American jobs over the next four years, and will invest $3.2 billion over the next 10 years in strengthening South Carolina's economy. It also reflects the influence of the House Majority Whip.
"Whenever I approach legislation in Congress, I view the bill through the lens of South Carolina and the needs of my constituents," Congressman Clyburn said. "Because of the potential impact of this economic recovery package, I worked to protect South Carolina's interests and ensure the Palmetto state would benefit from these crucial federal investments.
"Our Governor has repeatedly expressed political and philosophical aversion to using federal assistance as we work our way out of the economic conditions that are visiting significant difficulties upon businesses and families throughout our beloved state," Congressman Clyburn continued. "The leadership of the South Carolina General Assembly sees it differently, and I have worked with them to ensure that South Carolinians receive the benefits of these federal investments."
"South Carolina currently has the third highest unemployment rate in the nation, and in some of these persistent poverty counties the rate has soared as high as 19 percent," Congressman Clyburn continued. "It is time that investments are made where they are needed most. If the state is unwilling to provide adequate assistance to these communities, as their representative in Congress, it is my duty to make sure they are not neglected."
"With such challenging economic times, I would have failed my fellow South Carolinians if I had not worked to ensure that the federal money allocated for our state is spent on vital projects that will benefit the greater good and provide much needed jobs at home," Congressman Clyburn stated.
"I am proud this amendment will help preserve our history, improve our historic higher education institutions, and create jobs in local communities," Congressman Clyburn concluded.
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