Perry Talks About Economic Stimulus in Lubbock

On Wednesday, Governor Perry toured O'Hair Shutters in Lubbock, visiting with employees about the recent decision to reject a portion of the Washington stimulus package that had federal strings attached.

“My focus has been, and continues to be, cultivating an environment that creates more jobs for Texans,” Governor Perry said. “Because Texans prefer a paycheck over an unemployment stipend, I will continue to call on lawmakers to cultivate an economic climate that decreases burdens on employers, encourages investment and creates more jobs for Texans.”

Click here to view more photos of Governor Perry in Lubbock, including one with Texas Tech head football coach Mike Leach.

The Governor also sat down for a wide-ranging interview at KFYO. In the interview, Governor Perry elaborated on his visit to O’Hair Shutters, his decision to reject part of the federal stimulus, and several other issues facing Lubbock and Texas as a whole. If you missed it or do not live in the Lubbock area, you can listen to the entire interview below.

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