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From Melancon's Website
U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-LA) voted today for final passage of H.R. 1, the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, also known as the Economic Stimulus Bill.
“Today, we are facing an economic crisis more serious than any since the Great Depression,” said Rep. Melancon. “Last month alone, almost 600,000 Americans lost their jobs and unemployment in Louisiana has risen to 5.9%. With so many people hurting, we can’t afford to sit back and wait for the perfect solution to come along. We must take bold action now to stop the downward spiral.
“The people of south Louisiana sent me to Congress because I promised to listen to them and do what I thought was right, not what was most popular or what my party told me to do. This plan, while far from perfect, will create or save an estimated 50,000 jobs in Louisiana, invest over $538 million in infrastructure projects for our state, and lay a foundation for long-term growth for our country through innovation and education. This bill is the right thing to do for America’s future, and I am proud to support it.”