Claim: Texas Gov. Rick Perry falsely states that President Barack Obama "has overseen the loss of 1.4 million jobs." Perry is referring to job statistics in 34 states that have lost jobs since Obama took office, ignoring the 16 states that have gained jobs. The total job loss in all 50 states under Obama is about 552,000 through May 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Perry also exaggerates when he blames the nation's high deficit solely on "uncontrolled spending that has gone on with the stimulus program."
Fact-check: Rick Perry's Whopper on Job Losses - FactCheck.org
Verdict: texas gov. rick perry falsely states that president barack obama "has overseen the loss of 1.4 million jobs." perry is referring to job statistics in 34 states that have lost jobs since obama took office, ignoring the 16 states that have gained jobs. the total job loss in all 50 states under obama is about 552,000 through may 2012, according to the bureau of labor statistics. perry also exaggerates when he blames the nation's high deficit solely on "uncontrolled spending that has gone on with the stimulus program."
Organisation: FactCheck.org
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Date published: 2012-06-26T20:20:38