President Barack Obama outlines the details of the American Jobs Act during an address to a Joint Session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

On Thursday September 8, President Obama presented the American Jobs Act in an address to Congress. The purpose of the American Jobs Act is simple: put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans. We've created some fact sheets you can download that explain what the President is asking Congress to do, and what the Jobs Act will mean for you.

Read the complete American Jobs Act that President Obama sent to Congress

Download the highlights of the Jobs Act

Read the complete overview of the Jobs Act

See what impact the American Jobs Act will have in your state

Watch the enhanced version of the President's Address to Congress which features graphs, charts and other facts that influenced the President's decision making.

Find out how state and local officials are responding to the American Jobs Act

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