Pelosi Announces Hearing on Creating Jobs Now in America

Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee will hold a hearing tomorrow on creating jobs now in America.  The hearing will emphasize urgent actions that the 112th Congress should take to create jobs and engage the private sector in rebuilding America through the improvement of schools, hospitals, highways, ports and other transportation facilities needed for manufacturing and trade.

"The top priority of Democrats in Congress is creating jobs," Leader Pelosi said.  "By working together with the private sector, we can create jobs today while rebuilding our nation by investing in America: rebuilding our bridges and modernizing our schools, deploying broadband and harnessing the power of renewable energy.  In doing so, America can continue to lead the world in innovation and Americans can share a broad-based prosperity."

Witnesses for the hearing include:

• Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley
• Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
• Dr. William R. Buechner, Vice President for Economics and Research, American Road and Transport Builders Association
• Mr. Andy Herrmann, President-elect, American Society of Civil Engineers
• Ms. Susan Monteverde, Vice President for Government Relations, American Association of Port Authorities
• Mr. Damon A. Silvers, Director of Policy and Special Counsel for the AFL-CIO