Come together to create Montana jobs

There is no doubt that these have been tough times in our nation. And they’re very tough for the many Montanans and Americans who are looking for work. So we’ve got to keep finding ways to help the unemployed in the short term and rebuild the middle class over the long term.

President Barack Obama has focused on that challenge since his first day in office. And it’s why he is addressing Congress this week to lay out the way forward to grow the economy and create jobs.

He knows there are common-sense steps we can take right now. We’ve got roads, bridges, rail lines and dams across this country that need rebuilding. We’ve got private companies with the equipment and know-how to do it. We’ve got more than 1 million unemployed construction workers ready to get their hands dirty.

And we can help put these folks to work now if both parties in Washington can come together to make it happen.

Guest column by MATTHEW J. JONES

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