Boehner Ignoring His Constituents, Says Ohio Democratic Party Chair

“John really needs to get home and listen to people in his district,” says Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern. Redfern says that locals are pleased that stimulus dollars are being invested in Ohio and that jobs will be created and retained. (0:28)
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"Boehner Ought To Be Ashamed Of Himself," Says DNC Official

“He ought to be ashamed of himself. He ought to apologize to people of his district and the rest of the state for bashing the jobs that are being saved and created there by the Recovery Act,” says Hari Sevugan, Democratic National Committee Press Secretary. Sevugan is referring to statements made by Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) that his state has not received stimulus contracts for construction projects. (0:26)
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Boehner Playing Politics With Anti-Stimulus Rhetoric, Says DNC Official

Democratic National Committee National Press Secretary Hari Sevugan says Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) lied about the lack of jobs that are being created in his home state by the stimulus package "to score some cheap political points."
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