That's why this budget includes important investments to spur job creation now, including the jobs and wages tax credit that the President spoke about last week, and including key investments in the drivers of longer-term economic growth -- education, innovation, and moving toward a clean energy future.

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Half the wages went to states, including Georgia, that offer tax incentives and rebates to the industry.

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Fortunately, Mexico has instituted a pension plan, financed with a 5% tax on wages, that will invest in private instruments, including mortgage-backed bonds.

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He does, Furman said, including proposals to invest in infrastructure, offer tax credits to small businesses that hire new workers or increase wages, and support teacher jobs.

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