[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 167 (Thursday, November 3, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H7270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          THE PRESIDENT'S AMERICAN JOBS ACT AND SMALL BUSINESS

  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
speak in support of the President's American Jobs Act because America's 
small businesses need this legislation now to grow and hire new 
workers. Creating jobs and strengthening the economy is my highest 
priority, and I strongly urge this Congress to remain focused on these 
goals because they are the most pressing challenges facing Americans 
today.
  The President's American Jobs Act will cut the payroll tax in half 
for 98 percent of small businesses. The nonpartisan Congressional 
Budget Office estimates that cutting of the payroll tax is one of the 
most effective job-creating measures. In addition, the President's 
proposal will completely eliminate payroll taxes for businesses that 
add new workers. This incentive is directly targeted to encourage small 
businesses to hire new workers.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put 
partisan politics aside and pass this legislation now because American 
families and small businesses are in need of jobs now.

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