[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 144 (Thursday, September 11, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H8024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           RECOGNIZING MOSAIC

  (Mr. TERRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize all the good 
people at Mosaic who have come to Washington, D.C. to take part in the 
ANCOR 2008 Governmental Activities Seminar. Throughout this week, 
people from Mosaic, along with all of the attendees from ANCOR events, 
are meeting with their congressional offices to raise awareness about 
the need for an adequately paid, trained and dedicated workforce.
  Low wages have been a prime obstacle in maintaining a qualified work 
force. Unlike the other sectors of the private market, the formal long-
term support system is almost entirely dependent upon public financing, 
particularly Medicaid funding.
  Madam Speaker, there is no better way to recognize this workforce's 
contribution to the Nation than to ensure that these folks who are 
dedicated direct support professionals are fairly compensated. I urge 
my colleagues to join with me and Lois Capps in cosponsoring the 
bipartisan Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act, H.R. 
1279.

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