Good GDP News; More Needs To Be Done

Statement

Dear Friend,

The U.S. Department of Commerce reported today that the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 5.7 percent during the fourth quarter of 2009. Much work needs to be done, but this is a good sign that we're on the road to recovery.

I want to commend President Obama for laying out a plan during his State of the Union address earlier this week to create jobs, cut the deficit, hold big banks accountable and make our economy work for the middle class again.

This past year we brought the economy back from the brink of a depression. And the President talked directly to the American people on Wednesday night about restoring security for middle class families. He renewed his commitment to a new long-term economic strategy for America that invests in a globally competitive workforce, energy jobs, health insurance reform and accountability for Wall Street.

In addition, the President called on Congress to pass a jobs bill to jumpstart private sector job creation with investments in small businesses, energy, and infrastructure. I look forward to working with my colleagues to come up with a common sense bill that achieves those goals.

And President Obama laid out a series of policy initiatives that will build on those achievements to improve our economy for middle class Americans. Most notably, his proposals will make it easier for students to pay off their loans, help families with soaring child care and elderly care costs, and give all workers more tools to save for their retirements.

Buoyed by today's good news and the President's focus, I am ready to get back to work and tackle the issues that matter to the people of my district. And I'm ready to do that work with anyone who is willing to stand up and contribute, regardless of party affiliation. It's time to put our differences aside and work for the good of the American people.

Sincerely,

Charlie Wilson
Member of Congress
Ohio's Sixth District

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