[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 74 (Thursday, May 14, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H5635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HELP FOR NEW JERSEY SENIORS AND VETERANS

  (Mr. ADLER of New Jersey asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to call 
attention to the struggles of our seniors and our veterans. These are 
tough economic times. Many New Jersey families, seniors and veterans 
are struggling to make ends meet. That's why I'm pleased to know that 
seniors and disabled veterans are receiving a $250 economic recovery 
payment this month. We have to make sure our seniors and our veterans 
receive the benefits and relief they need and so richly deserve.
  When I reviewed the first draft of the economic recovery package, I 
realized that retired seniors and disabled veterans were completely 
excluded from receiving any tax rebate. I worked quickly to fix this 
oversight, introducing the Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans 
Act which was included in the final recovery package enacted into law. 
Fortunately, New Jersey seniors and disabled veterans will now be 
receiving $250 in tax relief this month.
  During these tough economic times, we must ensure that we take care 
of our seniors and our veterans, those who have made our country so 
great and kept us safe and free. These $250 checks have already started 
arriving in homes in Burlington and Ocean Counties and in Cherry Hill 
and are making a great difference in the lives of our seniors.
  I'm happy to be part of this process.

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