News Release
Governor Meets with POTUS and VP on Middle Class Task Force Also Meets with Secretary of Ag and Senator’s Office on Stimulus
1/30/2009
Sarah Elliott 406-444-9725
Jayson O’Neill 406-444-9844
selliott@mt.gov
Governor Schweitzer was asked to be a part of the Task Force announcement and discussion which will focus on raising the living standards of middle-class, working families in America.
“I was honored to be asked to be at this meeting,” said Governor Schweitzer. “Working families face many challenges and for too long our government has failed to put the middle class front and center when making economic policy. It is time for that to change.”
Governor Schweitzer also met with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about bison, brucellosis, pine beetles and the restoration economy.
Later today, Governor Schweitzer will meet with both the offices of Senators Baucus and Tester to discuss the Federal Jobs and Economic Recovery bill.
“The most important thing for me right now is to ensure that whatever money Montana does get, we can make sure it is on the ground and putting folks to work as soon as possible,” said Governor Schweitzer.
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