"In fact, in the last six months more jobs were created than Bush was able to generate in eight years, Chris. People don't understand that, the economy has recovered." Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA), June 26, 2010.
"There's no possibility to restore 8 million jobs lost in the Great Recession." Vice President Joe Biden, June 25, 2010. 
Hoven's Index for June 30, 2010
Changes in number of jobs:
In last six months (Nov. 2009 to May 2010): +873,000
In Bush's eight years (Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2009): +1,080,000
In Obama's 17 months: -2,979,000
When Republicans controlled House and Senate, Jan. 95 to Jan. 2001: +16,107,000
When Congress/Senate were split, Jan. 01 to Jan. 03: -2,203,000
When Republicans controlled House and Senate, Jan. 03 to Jan. 07: +6,801,000
When Democrats controlled House and Senate, Jan. 07 to present (May): -6,497,000
Since December 2007 (peak): -7,381,000
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