American Jobs Act by the Numbers: $5,600
This morning, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia as part of the American Jobs Act Bus Tour to discuss how the American Jobs Act will create jobs and put people back to work, including America's veterans.
Throughout the week, WhiteHouse.gov is bringing you numbers from the road to highlight specific aspects of the American Jobs Act, numbers like $5,600. The American Jobs Act will provide a $5,600 tax credit for businesses that hire veterans who have been unemployed for six months or longer.
American Jobs Act by the Numbers: 40 Years
The American Jobs Act will invest in retrofitting at least 35,000 public schools across the country, supporting new science labs, Internet-ready classrooms and school renovations in both rural and urban communities. These investments will help give American students the edge they need to prepare for the 21st century economy and compete with students from around the world.
American Jobs Act by the Numbers: 150 Miles
The American Jobs Act will restore 150 miles of runway at American airports. Improving airports and investing in transportation infrastructure to keep America competitive in the 21st century is just one of the reasons why President Obama is calling on Congress to pass pieces of the American Jobs Act right away.
Protecting the Jobs of Those Who Protect Us
Last week, Vice President Biden was in Flint, Michigan to talk with fire fighters and police officers about the American Jobs Act. Right now, local communities across the country are laying off first responders because of budget cuts. It’s putting public safety at risk. That's why the American Jobs Act calls for $5 billion for local governments to keep police and fire fighters on the job.
This afternoon, President Obama will talk to fire fighters at Fire Station 9 in North Chesterfield, Virginia about the American Jobs Act and how it will restore police departments and fire departments to their full strength.
Hear what first responders have to say about the American Jobs Act:
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