Central Perk: Two Years of Job Growth

vineri, 9 martie 2012

Two Years of Job Growth - Share Your Story

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Two Years of Job Growth - Share Your Story

The private sector has added jobs for two straight years. This chart demonstrates how our economy is recovering from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.

Behind each of these numbers is the story of a business adding new members to their team or of an unemployed worker finding a new job to help support their family. But we also know that we need to do more.

Help illustrate the progress we’ve made over the last two years and the importance of continuing to strengthen our economy and create jobs in the months and years ahead:

Tell us your story at WhiteHouse.gov/JobStories

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:40 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

10:55 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Prince George, Virginia

11:35 AM: The President arrives Richmond, Virginia

12:15 PM: The President tours Rolls-Royce Crosspointe

12:30 PM: The President delivers remarks at Rolls-Royce Crosspointe