Now that Washington finally focuses on jobs, guess what? There's no money left. After bailing out banks, boosting war spending, and expanding health care, both Democrats and Republicans are putting the brakes on job relief, despite its polling status as the issue of most concern to most Americans.
Our $12.8 trillion national debt is suddenly a big worry on Capitol Hill after months of spending in all directions. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad is refusing to use money left over from the fund that bailed out banks, automakers and insurers and using it for President Obama's jobs bill.
The North Dakota Democrat's opposition could scuttle the $80 billion-plus infusion of cash to build roads and schools, help local governments keep teachers on the payroll, and provide rebates for homeowners who make energy-saving investments.
Without a break in this logjam, Democrats would face voters in November's congressional races having done nothing about their constituents' biggest worry."
(Via Craig Crawford's Trail Mix.)
