Before and After: Jobs Down, Poverty and Government Dependence Up During the Obama Administration
Economic Data Is a Stark Reminder of Obama Administration’s Failed Policies
| Before Obama* | After Obama** | Change | |
| Jobs (Payroll Employment) | 136.8 million | 133.5 million (9/2012) | – 3.3 million |
| Not in Labor Force | 79.5 million | 88.7 million (9/2012) | + 9.2 million |
| People in Poverty | 39.8 million | 46.2 million (CY 2011) | + 6.4 million |
| Welfare Recipients (TANF) | 4.0 million | 4.5 million (12/2011) | + 0.5 million |
| Disability Recipients (SSI/SSDI) | 12.1 million (12/08) | 14.0 million (8/2012) | + 1.9 million |
| Food Stamp Recipients (SNAP) | 28.2 million | 46.7 million (7/2012) | + 18.5 million |
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