The American Jobs Act
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Read More on the American Jobs Act, which President Obama presented to Congress during a Joint Session on September 8, 2011.
On Thursday September 8, President Obama presented the American Jobs Act in an address to Congress. The purpose of the American Jobs Act is simple: put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans. Please click on the links below to download fact sheets prepared by the White House that explain what the President is asking Congress to do, and what the Jobs Act will mean for you.
Download the highlights of the Jobs Act
Read the complete overview of the Jobs Act
See what impact the American Jobs Act will have in your state
Watch the enhanced version of the President's Address to Congress which features graphs, charts and other facts that influenced the President's decision making.
Find out how state and local officials are responding to the American Jobs Act