[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 143 (Wednesday, October 24, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H7222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             STIMULUS PACKAGE MARKS RETURN OF PARTISANSHIP

  (Ms. SANCHEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the so-called 
economic stimulus package, a bill that truly marks the return of 
partisanship to our Chamber. Congress should be helping workers in need 
due to the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. These workers are my 
constituents, the hardworking men and women who make their living off 
the tourism industry which provides so much to our district.
  Our workers want Congress to strengthen homeland security, to put 
money in the pockets of unemployed workers, and to ensure our long-term 
economic confidence. That is exactly what the Blue Dog plan would do. 
Our plan deals with immediate economic concerns without damaging the 
Nation's fiscal health or long-term economic recovery. It would ensure 
resources for vital security needs, provide critical relief for laid-
off workers, and maintain the fiscal discipline needed to restore long-
term economic confidence and keep interest rates low.
  The Republicans are putting special interest tax cuts ahead of the 
workers of America.

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