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Nov 17 2011

While US Gains 1.2 Million Jobs, Georgia Loses 32,600 Jobs

Georgia – New economic numbers show that while the United States has gained 1.2 million jobs since October 2010, Georgia has lost 32,600 jobs in that same period and remains one of the worst performing states in job creation. Now ten months into the Deal administration, Georgia continues a streak of 51 consecutive months with higher unemployment than the rest of the nation.

This job loss stands in direct contrast to the pledges of then-candidate Deal, who promised to “kick-start the economy” while making job creation the theme of his campaign bus tour.

Instead of addressing this issue, the Deal administration continues to blame Democrats at the national level. When asked if federal politics were inhibiting job creation in Georgia, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler stated that a “lack of leadership in Washington is a contributing factor to the overall lack of confidence in the (Georgia) economy.” Yet Butler’s explanation doesn’t address why Georgia has had higher unemployment than the rest of the nation for over four years running.

“These losses have all occurred under a Republican Administration that promised job creation. Georgians deserve better,” said Mike Berlon, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

“Instead of avoiding responsibility for the lack of job creation and criticizing any plans that aren’t their own to jump start the economy, we challenge republicans to put together a plan for job creation that makes sense and puts Georgians back to work.”

Written by PNM Admin · Categorized: Georgia Republicans · Tagged: georgia unemployment, Nathan Deal

Oct 26 2011

Under Deal, Georgia Becomes ‘American Idle’

Georgia is 49th in job creation under Nathan Deal; one of only seven states to lose jobs in 2011

 

Georgia – New economic numbers show that Governor Nathan Deal has failed to deliver on his campaign pledge to bring new jobs to Georgia. Latest figures show Georgia is one of only seven states to lose jobs in 2011 and ranks 49th out of fifty states in job creation since Deal took office.

Since January, Georgia has lost 8,200 jobs, more than any other southern state.  Traditional state rivals such as Alabama and South Carolina are now adding jobs, while the Deal administration presides over a flurry of job losses.

This job loss stands in contrast to the pledges of then-candidate Deal, who promised to “kick-start the economy” while making job creation the theme of his campaign.

In October of 2010, Deal spokesman Brian Robinson stated that the future governor would “serve as Georgia’s top ambassador and salesman to bring new jobs here.” Yet, more than 470,000 Georgia citizens remain out of work, comparable to the combined populations of Athens, Augusta, Macon and Warner Robins.

Instead of addressing this issue, the Deal administration continues to blame Democrats at the national level.  When asked if federal politics were inhibiting job creation in Georgia, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler stated that a “lack of leadership in Washington is a contributing factor to the overall lack of confidence in the (Georgia) economy.” Yet Butler’s explanation doesn’t address why Georgia has lost more jobs since Deal’s inauguration than nearly every other state in America.

“These losses are under a Republican Administration that promised job creation. Georgians deserve better,” said Mike Berlon, Democratic Party of Georgia Chair.

“Instead of avoiding responsibility for the lack of job creation and criticizing any plans that aren’t their own to jump start the economy, we challenge republicans to put together a plan for job creation that makes sense and puts Georgians back to work.”

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Written by PNM Admin · Categorized: Georgia Republicans · Tagged: georgia unemployment, Nathan Deal

Oct 24 2011

Georgia Sheds Jobs; State Unemployment Rises Again

Georgia – Despite Governor Nathan Deal’s campaign promises that creating jobs would be his top priority, latest figures show Georgia’s unemployment rate has risen to 10.3%, the highest since Deal’s inauguration in January.

Georgia lost over 15,000 jobs last month alone. This job loss stands in direct contrast to the pledges of then-candidate Deal, who pledged to “kick-start the economy” while making job creation the theme of his campaign bus tour.

In October of 2010, Deal spokesman Brian Robinson stated that the future governor would “serve as Georgia’s top ambassador and salesman to bring new jobs here.” Yet, more than 470,000 Georgia citizens remain out of work, comparable to the combined populations of Athens, Augusta, Macon and Warner Robins.

Instead of addressing this issue, the Deal administration continues to blame Democrats at the national level. When asked if federal politics were inhibiting job creation in Georgia, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler stated that a “lack of leadership in Washington is a contributing factor to the overall lack of confidence in the (Georgia) economy.” Yet Butler’s explanation doesn’t address why Georgia has had higher unemployment than the rest of the nation for over four years running.

“These losses have all occurred under a Republican Administration that promised job creation. Georgians deserve better,” said Mike Berlon, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

“Instead of avoiding responsibility for the lack of job creation and criticizing any plans that aren’t their own to jump start the economy, we challenge republicans to put together a plan for job creation that makes sense and puts Georgians back to work.”

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Written by PNM Admin · Categorized: Georgia Republicans · Tagged: Ga GOP, GA unemployment, Georgia Republicans, georgia unemployment, Nathan Deal

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