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$150 billion for 650,000 jobs: Is it worth it?
Oct 30, 2009 04:15 PM UTC

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CNNMoney reports that after $150 billion in stimulus spending, tens of thousands of states, cities, and private companies have saved or created 650,000 jobs. At $2.4 million per job, is that worth it?

The answer depends on whose side you're on. Those who want the president to fail are not thrilled, those who want to work and/or want him to succeed can feel some satisfaction.

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