The News Tribune is reporting that Obama Administration claims of jobs saved or created by the stimulus package in Washington are wildly inflated, at best.
Obama Administration Claims 34,500 Jobs Saved Or Created In Washington. “New numbers released by the federal government Friday estimate that the federal stimulus package has helped create or save 34,500 total jobs in Washington, making it the state with the third-largest reported number of stimulus jobs behind California and New York.” (Melissa Santos, “Fewer Local Jobs Saved By Federal Stimulus Than Reported,” The News Tribune [Tacoma, Washington], 10/31/09)
“But There’s A Caveat On Those Job Creation Numbers: 24,000 Of Them Probably Weren’t In Danger In The First Place.” (Melissa Santos, “Fewer Local Jobs Saved By Federal Stimulus Than Reported,” The News Tribune [Tacoma, Washington], 10/31/09)
“State Officials Used A Chunk Of Stimulus Money To Cover Paychecks For 24,000 Teachers Who Were Already Contracted To Finish Out The School Year.” (Melissa Santos, “Fewer Local Jobs Saved By Federal Stimulus Than Reported,” The News Tribune [Tacoma, Washington], 10/31/09)
• “That money came from a pot of stimulus funds given to the state to help offset budget cuts.” (Melissa Santos, “Fewer Local Jobs Saved By Federal Stimulus Than Reported,” The News Tribune [Tacoma, Washington], 10/31/09)
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