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Administration Concedes Overestimate of Jobs “Saved”

Posted October 29, 2009
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“An early progress report on President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan overstates by thousands the number of jobs created or saved through the stimulus program, a mistake that White House officials promise will be corrected in future reports.” (Associated Press, Thursday)

But saying they made an error implies they know the right number.

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“The Absurdity of ‘Saving Jobs’” by Timothy D. Terrell

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