However, the spending breakdown published by the government shows the majority of expenditure defined as "current grants to the private sector" recorded since April has gone to councils, universities and housing associations, rather than to businesses.
Ian Stewart, chief economist at Deloitte, said the data showed the "big picture" was one of "strong growth in full-time jobs in the private sector, record employment and the highest level of vacancies in 12 years".
As the GOP nominee, Romney will have his hands full defending his decidedly mixed private sector record, his hostility to illegal immigrants, and of course, his Mormonism, to say nothing of clearly distinguishing himself from Obama on health care.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker again clarified comments he made about President Barack Obama's attacks on Mitt Romney's private sector record, stating that he was "upset" by Republicans "manipulating" his words.
The lines of attack are clear vis-à-vis Mitt Romney, his probable opponent: erratic on policy positions, too trusting of the free market, too doubting of government's role, and a private-sector record of shutting plants and outsourcing jobs.
"Mitt Romney will bring his economic experience from the private sector and record of creating jobs and lowering spending as governor to Washington and will be able to restore America's promise".
Data on all ART patients in both public and private sectors are recorded using a standardised system for monitoring case finding and treatment outcomes [2], and this includes information on occupation.
"The private sector is not recorded, audited or regulated.
"The private sector is not recorded, audited or regulated," said Cardozo.
Romney urged voters in the battleground state of Wisconsin to judge him on his accomplishments in the private sector and his record in government, arguing that he offered deeper experience and a greater commitment to bipartisanship than President Obama.
