“The Dow has broken 10,000, but unemployment is still nearing 10 percent.  While today’s initial jobless claims are much better than earlier in the year, they continue to reflect a growing level of unemployment that Congress should address.  We should immediately extend the unemployment benefits for those who have been out of work, but Congress should also consider other steps.  Some have floated the idea of a jobs tax credit as part of a package of proposals.  I’ve discussed the idea of a jobs tax credit with a number of Wisconsin businesses and generally got a positive reaction.  I’m open to considering this and other proposals that will help get people back to work.”