Tom Rooney on Obama: Three Years of Broken Promises and an Economy Gone Bust

Marking Friday's three-year anniversary of the $1.2 trillion federal stimulus package, U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney on Thursday reminded Floridians of three big promises made and broken by President Obama:

"Broken promise: Passing the stimulus would save or create 3.5 million jobs.

"Reality: The economy has shed 1.1 million jobs since Obama took office.

"Broken promise: The stimulus would keep unemployment below 8 percent.

"Reality: Unemployment has remained above 8 percent for 36 straight months, and has averaged 9.3 percent since the stimulus passed.

"Broken promise: Unemployment would drop to 6 percent by today under the stimulus.

"Reality: Unemployment in January was 8.3 percent, while millions of Americans have simply given up looking for work.

Three years ago, the president told the American people that if Washington borrowed and spent a trillion dollars, then unemployment would stay below 8 percent and be down to 6 percent today. The Pelosi Congress gave the president his trillion-dollar plan, but it failed to deliver the jobs he promised," said Rooney, R-Tequesta.

Unemployment remains near double digits in Florida, yet President Obamas budget doubles down on his failed stimulus policies.We cant keep spending money we dont have on programs we know wont create jobs.

"The House of Representatives has passed almost 30 jobs bills with bipartisan support that are waiting for votes in the Senate. President Obama should call on the Senate to pass those bills without delay.