Obama promised to America the most extensive in half a century

Elected U.S. President Barack Obama promised that during his work at the White House will do everything for the development of the American infrastructure and the proliferation of high-speed Internet access, said the Air Force.

In his weekly address Obama said his plan to set up until 2011 at least 2.5 million new job implies the largest program of public investment since the mid 1950's.

"We will create millions of jobs by sending in our national infrastructure of the largest investment since the creation of a federal system of highways in 1950" - said the winner of the presidential election.

Politician, which will come into the presidency on 20 January next year, also noted that control the use of public funds will be tough.

"We invest your precious tax dollars on a new and more effective - Obama said. - And we set a simple rule: no them or return. If the public authorities will not be able to quickly invest in roads and bridges in the field, they will lose money" .

Elected president also intends to introduce in American homes, schools and government offices energy-saving technologies, including updating the heating system and distribute the new electric light bulbs.

"Now, our Government pays for energy consumption more than all the world. This must change" - said Obama. Moreover, in his address, Obama promised to do everything possible to increase access to the Internet, including schools and hospitals.

"It is intolerable that the U.S. now are at the fifteenth place in the world for the spread of broadband networks - said President-elect. - Here, in a country that invented the Internet, every child should be able to go online. And when I would become president, children will be this possibility, because that is how we will strengthen the competitiveness of the U.S. in the world. "

Treatment Obama came at a time when the U.S. is experiencing one of the worst financial crises in recent years.

According to official figures, during November, the number of U.S. unemployed persons increased by 500 thousand people, and the unemployment rate rose to 6.7% - its highest level in 15 years. American Bureau of Statistics also reported that the U.S. economy is experiencing a recession since the end of 2007.