Visit http://johnnyisakson.com/on-the-issues for facts.
When President Obama took office in January 2009, he called on Congress to pass a second economic stimulus. The House of Representatives passed its version by a vote of 244-188, but it was a non-starter for me, as it did not address the core problems that created the current economic crisis.
During Senate debate numerous Republican alternatives were offered - alternatives that put money directly in the pockets of the American people. I supported these amendments as I feel the American people know how to spend their money more effectively than the government does and will provide the best stimulus to the economy.
This economic stimulus package devoted too much money to programs that will not provide the stimulus our economy so desperately needs, and too little money to infrastructure and incentives for investment. I voted no on the stimulus bill H.R.1, and despite my efforts to create a more bipartisan and effective piece of legislation, the stimulus passed the Senate by a vote of 60 to 38.
Visit http://re-elect-johnny-isakson-ga4.blogspot.com/
