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Supporting the American Jobs Act with Spanish-language ad

Posted by chane@dnc.org on September 19, 2011 Comments Off

Today, we released a new Spanish-language television and radio ads, underscoring how the American Jobs Act will create jobs for the Hispanic community.

The President’s plan includes a $15 billion investment in construction jobs and $50 billion in investments in transportation infrastructure to boost the construction industry that employs 2.77 million Hispanics. Proposed tax cuts would go to every small business nationwide, including 250,000 Hispanic-owned small businesses, providing incentives to hire and make new investments. Tax credits will encourage businesses to hire veterans—many of whom are Hispanic—who, after returning from serving their country, have faced unemployment for six months or more.

The ad will air in Denver, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Miami. You can watch the full ad below.

How the American Jobs Act Will Affect Hispanic Families

Posted by chane@dnc.org on September 16, 2011 Comments Off

Between 2010 and 2050, Hispanic Americans will account for 65 percent of the nation’s population growth, and they will play a critical role in getting the economy back on track. We've compiled the ways the American Jobs Act will benefit Hispanic Americans through tax cuts, benefits, and job creation.

The President’s plan includes tax cuts that will assist up to 250,000 Hispanic-owned small businesses. By extending the payroll tax cut, the proposal will increase the paychecks of 25 million Hispanic American workers.

The extension of unemployment insurance will provide support for the long-term unemployed and benefit 1.1 million Hispanics and their families.

The American Jobs Act includes proposals for targeted infrastructure ventures that will create hundreds of thousands of jobs and revitalize Hispanic communities.Project Rebuild will put people back to work rehabilitating homes, businesses and schools in areas hit hardest by the recession.

To learn more, check out AmericanJobsAct.com, where you can download and share fact sheets in English and Spanish.