[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          FOSTERING JOB GROWTH

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Austin Scott) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Americans are hurting, and 
there's nothing more important right now for every Member of Congress 
than fostering job growth for the American people. House Republicans 
have been focused on this since day one. We passed more than a dozen 
pro-jobs bills that are currently awaiting a vote in the Senate. 
Additionally, we also passed a budget this year, something the Senate 
hasn't done in 888 days--888 days, Mr. Speaker.
  America must lead the world out of this global recession. And I, for 
one, believe that if we can just get a couple of things right in 
Washington, we'll see our economy turn around and therefore the world 
economy turn around.

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  In the House, we believe in helping small businesses, we believe in 
free trade, and we believe in shrinking bureaucracy. Measures 
supporting these causes have already passed the House--with bipartisan 
support, I might add, Mr. Speaker--only to stall in the Democratic-
controlled Senate.
  Mr. Speaker, House Democrats and Republicans have found common ground 
on many measures to build more confidence for job creators. We invite 
the Senate to join our efforts. Mr. Speaker, Americans can't wait. It's 
time for the Senate to join the House in taking action to help restore 
our economy.

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