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To: Skywatcher who wrote (68865)	3/5/2004 10:22:22 AM
From: robert b furman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 94695

Jobs are doing very well here in Texas. It is hard to find someone who wants to work. In 2000 it was impossible. This is a lot of criticism that is politically oriented vs historically a problem. JMHO Bob We are in a growth mode in our economy.With rates locked in to be low all this year - corporate profits will be maximized in 04. I think the outrageous increases in health benefits cost is the biggest impediment against additional hiring. It is much cheaper to pay overtime than add a person and have to deal with the state unemployment beurocrats. JMHO Bob

To: Skywatcher who wrote (68865)	3/5/2004 10:37:01 AM
From: Lonnie	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 94695

Hi CC, OT --- "Bush has YET to come up with ANY jobs.." What does this mean? Should the government create millions of federal, state, and local employment? Geesh... Sorry, I am pulling for job creation in the public sector. I cannot blame business for being conservative. Recession as Clinton leaves office, the "bubble", 9-11, transportation companies on their knees, Productivity improving, etc....why would they load up? L. PS..I think that the unemployment was 6.2% at this time in the Clinton era versus 5.6% now. The economy is booming. Employment will return... jmho.