[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 73 (Thursday, May 15, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H4150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           PASSAGE OF H.R. 2

  (Mr. SHUSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, last week the House of Representatives 
passed the job package introduced by President Bush. This bill gives 
the economy an immediate shot in the arm by leaving working families 
with more of their hard-earned money through accelerated income tax 
relief. Right now too many workers feel a squeeze in their wallet 
because they are taxed too highly, but help is on the way.
  H.R. 2 will aid any American family looking to pay bills or put food 
on the dinner table by letting those families keep more of those hard-
earned dollars. Just as importantly, H.R. 2 will help create more jobs 
for American workers by including provisions encouraging business 
investment. This bill breathes new life into every company struggling 
to survive by increasing tax-deductible investments. If we help 
businesses remain competitive and growing, we in turn can help them 
create new jobs.
  There is yet one more hurdle for H.R. 2 to make a difference in 
America. H.R. 2 must pass the other Chamber. I rise today to urge my 
friends on the other side of the Capitol to move forward and pass the 
legislation quickly. The American people are waiting.

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