Rep. Keith Ellison Explains Push For Jobs Bill

Progressive Caucus member Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., explains his support for the Local Jobs for America bill, which progressive activists consider one of the most important actions Congress can take this year to help lower the unemployment rate and jump-start the economy.

Ellison, working with the bill's sponsor, Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., is working to build momentum for the legislation. The bill would authorize $75 billion, which would be distributed through state and local governments to create or save from 750,000 to 1 million jobs over two years.