[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 96 (Thursday, July 21, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: July 21, 1994]
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                              THE ECONOMY

  (Mr. CLYBURN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, the deficit is down. Job growth is up, and 
15 million American families are happy with their tax returns.
  These 15 million families benefited from the President's earned 
income tax credit.
  According to the latest available statistics, over $300 million alone 
has been refunded to South Carolina families who filed for the earned 
income tax credit with their 1993 tax returns.
  And as a result of a newsletter I recently distributed to 
constituents in the Sixth Congressional District, many more families 
have discovered that they are eligible for this tax break.
  The EITC is but one tangible example of the economic decisions made 
18 months ago by this administration that demonstrates its commitment 
to investing in people.
  Other tangible examples of this investment in people include the 
creation of over 3.5 million private sector jobs, including the 
establishment of the National Civilian Community Corps, where over 
100,000 young Americans will perform community service for college aid. 
The naval base in Charleston, SC, is one of the sites chosen for this 
program.
  Mr. Speaker, these programs are the reasons constituents send us to 
Washington, and in the past 18 months, we have delivered.

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