Remembering Bruce Braley’s Failed Spending Policies

Good Afternoon –

On the eve of the stimulus anniversary, I thought you would be interested in taking a look back at Bruce Braley’s rhetoric on the failed spending plan versus the economic reality.

Rhetoric
Bruce Braley: “The economic stimulus package will create jobs and boost our economy…

“This legislation invests in projects that provide an immediate boost to the economy while setting the stage for long-term economic growth.”

(Press Release, “Braley Supports Economic Stimulus Package,” Office of Congressman Bruce Braley, Jan. 28, 2009)

Reality
Since the stimulus passed:

Iowa’s unemployment rate has increased from 5.3% to 6.3%. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

15,112 jobs have been lost. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

NRCC Comment: “Unfortunately Iowa’s working families have seen nothing but ballooning deficits and mountains of debt come from the spending plan Bruce Braley voted for. Braley failed to deliver the results once promised to middle-class families.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Andrea Bozek