[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 31, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H4138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               THE BUDGET

  (Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
House Democrats' budget resolution.
  At long last, we have an honest budget that will mark another 
significant step forward on the road to recovery. This budget reverses 
8 years of absolutely failed policies under the Bush administration 
which led to record deficits, a doubling of the national debt, and loss 
of 4.4 million jobs since the end of 2007.
  Mr. Speaker, this budget makes necessary investments to lead the 
country toward a future of economic prosperity, creating good-paying 
American jobs by investing to reform our health care system, developing 
and manufacturing clean energy economy, and upgrading our educational 
system so our children can compete in the 21st century global economy. 
The budget returns fairness and fiscal responsibility by cutting taxes 
for the middle class.
  Now, Mr. Speaker, this budget is clear. It is a clear choice to 
invest in our country's future, and I urge my colleagues this week to 
vote ``yes'' on this budget resolution to support House Democrats and 
to end 8 years of failed Bush policy.

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