Speaker Boehner Statement on the February 2013 Unemployment Report
Posted by Speaker Boehner Press Office
March 8, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement regarding the Department of Labor’s unemployment report for February 2013:

“Any job creation is positive news, but the fact is unemployment in America is still way above the levels the Obama White House projected when the trillion-dollar stimulus spending bill was enacted, and the federal government's ongoing spending binge has resulted in a debt that exceeds the size of our entire economy. As 180 economists said in a statement this week, our spending-driven deficit threatens our economy, and responsible spending cuts are needed ‘to help put the country on a path to a balanced budget within ten years.’ And yet there’s news today that the president's budget, which is already more than a month late, might slip to April.

“Without a plan to control spending and balance the budget, our national debt will keep piling up on the backs of our children and grandchildren; our most important safety net programs will grow weaker and weaker; and the prospects for long-term economic growth will dim. That’s why the House will begin work next week on a budget that offers a better path forward, one focused on more economic growth and more jobs. Our plan will balance the budget within 10 years. And it will lay the groundwork for a fairer, simpler tax code that closes loopholes and lowers rates to help create new jobs, increase wages, and grow our economy long-term. Every family has a stake in this debate. And we hope they’ll visit speaker.gov and share their thoughts as we work to address our debt and expand opportunities for all Americans.”

NOTE: CQ Roll Call reported today that, “The target date for the White House’s proposed fiscal 2014 budget is slipping deeper into April.” On Wednesday, Speaker Boehner unveiled a new website where Americans can share their thoughts on the government’s spending problem.

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  Stephen Beard • 4 hours ago

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  More complaining! This has become the Republican default mode. The deficit is not the problem, Mr. Boehner. It exists and grows because too many Americans are still out of work -- and you and your Republican colleagues just can't seem to figure out how to get them back on the job again. Want to fix the deficit? Do something positive for American workers, rather than refusing to negotiate with the President and the Democratic Senate to enable and pass legislation that will positive effects all the way around. You are going to cut our government and our country into bankruptcy.