Pelosi Statement on Republican Obstruction of Bill to Keep Teachers and First Responders On the Job

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans unanimously blocked last night the “Teachers, First Responders Back to Work Act,” which would create or save approximately 400,000 jobs for teachers, cops and first responders:

“Last night, Senate Republicans voted unanimously against America’s teachers and first responders; they stood in opposition to strengthening American communities; they prevailed on behalf of millionaires and against middle class families; they thwarted job creation and economic growth.

“This is just the latest vote by Senate Republicans against the American Jobs Act, which is estimated to create 1.9 million jobs and is fully paid for.

“Republicans – in the House and Senate must join Democrats to address Americans’ top priority: jobs. It’s time for Republicans to work with Democrats to pass the American Jobs Act and create jobs now.”

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