[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 35 (Thursday, March 18, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H1233-H1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

  (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, we in the Congress have been

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working hard to improve the economy and to help to create an 
environment that allows for new jobs.
  This morning we received some more good news that shows that the 
economy is improving and that the President's economic growth package 
is working. The Labor Department reported that initial claims for 
unemployment benefits fell by 6,000 last week. This is the lowest level 
in more than 3 years.
  By cutting taxes for every American taxpayer and job provider, we are 
making it easier for employers to create new jobs and certainly to help 
our families meet their needs. We cannot turn back the momentum in the 
recovery as some on the other side have suggested.
  No tax increase ever created a job. The only way to continue to grow 
our economy and to create new jobs is to hold the line on taxes.
  Today's good news is welcome, and we will continue the fight for 
lower taxes and for more jobs.

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