[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 136 (Wednesday, September 14, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6149]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                WORK TOGETHER TO PASS AMERICAN JOBS ACT

  (Ms. HAHN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. HAHN. Madam Speaker, the American people have waited too long for 
this Congress to put the focus where it belongs--on creating jobs and 
getting the Nation back to work. Now we must boldly make up for lost 
time. We need a plan as serious as the challenges we face. The American 
Jobs Act is that plan.
  We will harness the industry and energy of the American people. We 
will give small businesses, the backbone of our economy, the incentives 
and assistance that they need to hire and to grow. We will put people 
to work building a transportation infrastructure worthy of the 21st 
century. We will stop teachers from being laid off and help end the 
outrage of our crumbling schools.
  The American Jobs Act is good news for veterans, construction 
workers, teachers, firefighters, the long-term unemployed, and good 
news for all Americans who can look forward to a stronger economy and a 
more competitive Nation. Let's work together to pass this bill and get 
the American people the help they need and the support they deserve.

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