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“A vast majority of Americans agree with President Obama – we must fix the tax code and close loopholes. We can live within our means while making necessary investments in jobs, infrastructure, education, and innovation. But we can’t solve these problems without a balanced approach. The country is watching Washington to see if we will do the right thing.”

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This year, I have introduced two bills to stop discrimination against the unemployed in hiring practices.

Thank you, M. Speaker.

America was united in its disgust at the spectacle in Washington during the debt ceiling fiasco.

The Republican threat to force a default ranks among the most reckless and destructive political stunts in modern American history.

M. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this bill which will keep people working building our infrastructure.

Failure to pass this bill would put politics first and mean unnecessary economic pain for millions of Americans.

I commend the majority for putting America first by bringing this bill up quickly and without any policy riders.

M. Speaker, I rise today to talk about jobs.

I am not alone – everyone here TALKS about jobs.

One side offers solutions to create jobs and the other side stands in the way, blaming the President.

It’s been more than 250 days since the Republicans took control of the House, and they have failed to pass a single bill to address the jobs crisis.