Senator Ron Johnson (WI) made the following statement today after news reports indicated that the national unemployment rate rose to 9.1%, and added only 54,000 jobs last month compared to the previous three month average of 244,00 jobs:

"These disappointing numbers clearly show the failure of the Obama economic record. Instead of focusing on genuine incentives for job creation, the President has continued to pursue a job-destroying, Washington knows best approach. I hope the President recognizes that it is time to focus on reforms that encourage private sector investment and real growth. A credible plan to restrain spending and restore confidence must be enacted now. Republicans are ready to seriously address these problems, but we're waiting for a willing partner. The American people should not have to wait any longer."

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