Washington, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) issued the following statement on President Obama’s appointment of Gene B. Sperling as Director of the National Economic Council. He will also announce Jason Furman as Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Principal Deputy Director of the National Economic Council:
“I applaud the President’s selection of Gene Sperling to head the National Economic Council. Gene is a tireless and effective advocate for middle class workers and their families. Gene is a creative and solution-oriented public servant and our nation will be ably served by this appointment.
“In addition, the enhanced role of Jason Furman on economic issues is recognition of his dedicated and effective service to help our economy recover and create opportunity for all Americans.
“As the jobs numbers indicated this morning, we are making progress digging out of a deep, deep economic hole but we must be vigilant in our efforts to accelerate recovery for American families. The President’s appointments make clear his intention to remain focused on helping American businesses and workers recover and create jobs."
