[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 10, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H7960]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     WE NEED A CHANGE IN WASHINGTON

  (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because of a great change that 
is taking place in northeast Wisconsin, a change brought on by the 
failed economic policies of the current administration, an 
administration that doesn't care about people, rather, they care about 
corporate profits. What is taking place in Wisconsin is taking place 
across the middle part of this country. We are losing our jobs 
overseas.
  The paper industry in Wisconsin is being decimated, and recently a 
paper mill closed. One of the families that lost their position was 
Bruce Van Zeeland, who writes, ``It turned our life upside down, 
working at one company for 28 years and having no other skills in this 
horrible job market. My wife is struggling to find a full-time job now. 
We cannot help out our three kids in college. We worry about losing our 
home.''
  This is the change that came about from this Republican dominated 
House for 12 years and the current administration. We do need a change 
in Washington, and the Van Zeelands need it now.

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