Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Beyond Shovel-Ready Jobs: Caregiving Well Positioned to Boost Economy

From PHI:

Noting that low-income women
are left out of the current economic recovery plans that focus
exclusively on shovel-ready projects, PHI is asking Congress to expand
its job creation program to include direct-care services for elders and
people with disabilities.


In an information packet delivered to the Hill, PHI notes that investing in direct-care jobs will:

  • Get money quickly into the hands of low-wage workers, particularly women, who will spend it on goods and services.
  • Stabilize a critical part of our health care infrastructure.
  • Ensure that growing numbers of older Americans and people with disabilities get the care they need.



Read the full release & view packet delivered to the Hill

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