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In Flint, Vice President Biden blasts Congressional Republicans for stalling jobs bill

Vice President Joe Biden is flanked by Flint police officers and firefighters during a speech at one of the city's fire stations
(photo by Steve Carmody/Michigan Radio)
Vice President Joe Biden is flanked by Flint police officers and firefighters during a speech at one of the city's fire stations

 Vice President Joe Biden used a speech in Flint to chastise Congressional Republicans for stalling the President’s jobs bill.  

 Senate Republicans blocked a procedural vote on the $447 billion bill last night.    The bill’s tax hike on millionaires was a major reason cited.  

The bill contains money for hiring firefighters and police officers. Biden talked about how budget cuts in recent years have slashed the number of police officers and firefighters on Flint streets.  

 “If anyone listening doubts there’s a direct correlation between the reduction of cops and firefighters and the rise in concerns about public safety they need look no further than your city mr. mayor," Biden said. 

The vice president travels to Grand Rapids this afternoon to promote a school modernization provision in the president’s jobs bill.  

Steve Carmody has been a reporter for Michigan Public since 2005. Steve previously worked at public radio and television stations in Florida, Oklahoma and Kentucky, and also has extensive experience in commercial broadcasting.