HOUSE OVERSIGHT 021234 The continuing recession and further steep job losses are wearing away the patience of Americans and raising doubts about Obama's handling of the economy. The share of Americans who believe the stimulus package will restore the economy slipped to 52 percent in late June, down from 59 percent two months earlier, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. Vice President Joe Biden said the administration had "misread" how bad the economy was when it took office but that the stimulus package would help the economy recovery and create jobs. Senate Republican Leader Mich McConnell Friday called the stimulus plan a failure. Obama said it takes time for the plan's money "to get out the door" to pay for roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects that will create jobs "because we are committed to spending it in a way that is effective and transparent." ********************************************DIscLAImER*********************************** ********* This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and contain privileged or copyright information. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute or use this email or the information contained in it for any purpose other than to notify us of the receipt thereof. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately, and delete this email from your system. Please note that e-mails are susceptible to change.The sender shall not be liable for the improper or incomplete transmission of the information contained in this communication,nor for any delay in its receipt or damage to your system.The sender does not guarantee that this material is free from viruses or any other defects although due care has been taken to minimise the risk. ***************************************************************************************** *********