http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20062175-503544.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody
"The reason the unemployment rate is still as high as it is, in part, is because there have been huge layoffs of government workers at the federal level, at the state level, at the local level," he said. "Teachers, police officers, firefighters, social workers-- they have really taken it in the chin over the last several months. And so, what we're trying to do is to see if we can stabilize the budget."
"I do want to make a larger point to people, though, that folks like Karin provide vital services," Mr. Obama continued. "And so, when we have discussions about how to cut our debt and our deficit in an intelligent way, we have to make sure that we understand this is not just a matter of numbers - these are people."
What is so VITAL about a zoo worker?
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The numbers tell a different story.
http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/267060/president-obama-completely-wrong-reason-high-unemployment