[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 3 (Thursday, January 8, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H75]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    AMERICA'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN

  (Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, as we begin the 111th Congress 
this week, we are plagued by an economic crisis that continues to 
affect every family in America. We must act now to address these 
serious challenges or we could experience an even deeper economic 
downturn and continued job losses this year.
  Passing an economic recovery package that provides a short-term 
economic boost and that invests in America's future is a priority for 
this new Congress.
  Rebuilding our crumbling roads, bridges and schools will create jobs 
today and will transform our economy tomorrow. Making public buildings 
more energy efficient will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and 
will create high-wage jobs in all communities.
  We must invest in our aging water and sewer systems. Fifty- and 100-
year-old pipes lack the capacity to support our growing population and 
to preserve and protect our Nation's drinking water.
  Mr. Speaker, these problems are not partisan, and our solution should 
not be either. Democrats and Republicans must come together now to get 
our economy back on track and to reinvest in America's financial 
future.

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