Press Release - Address to U.S. House Dems about Economy
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OFFICE OF GOVERNOR BILL RITTER, JR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 2009
CONTACT:
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370, evan.dreyer@state.co.us
GOV. RITTER ADDRESSES U.S. HOUSE DEMOCRATS ABOUT ECONOMY
Gov. Bill Ritter was one of just four governors to address U.S. House Democrats today at their annual issues conference, providing input on how budget cuts are impacting residents and how the federal recovery package could create jobs and spur innovation in Colorado.
Click here to listen to or download a four-minute radio actuality from Gov. Ritter following his appearance in Williamsburg, Va. Gov. Ritter sat on a panel with Governors Ted Strickland of Ohio, David Paterson of New York and Bev Perdue of North Carolina.
"It was important to let the representatives know that as governors, we're making difficult choices every day that impact real people," Gov. Ritter said. "While we are still better off than many other states, Colorado has, for example, seen a 12 percent increase in Medicaid cases. The recession is putting the safety net in peril and in jeopardy.
"But Colorado is also showing great success at building a New Energy Economy. By making strategic recovery investments, we can continue to build that new energy future, create immediate jobs all across Colorado and get our economy back on track. In addition, wise investments in education will inspire a new generation of innovation, which will lead to lasting gains and long-term economic recovery."
Click on the below links for additional Gov. Ritter actions regarding the recovery package:
Gov. Ritter Pushes for Job Creation, Infrastructure Investments (Dec. 2, 2008)
Gov. Ritter Submits Detailed Stimulus Ideas to President-Elect Obama (Dec. 10, 2008)
Read full text of Gov. Ritter's letter to President-elect Obama
Read Gov. Ritter's "Proposals for a National New Energy Economy Stimulus Package"
Gov. Ritter Joins Cities, Counties to Fight for Federal Job Funds (Jan. 9, 2009)
Gov. Ritter Seeks Changes to Recovery Package (Feb. 3, 2009)
Gov. Ritter Urges Bipartisan Support of Sen. Udall Energy Amendment (Feb. 4, 2009)