[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 107 (Thursday, July 10, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H6041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                ECONOMY

  (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, June saw nearly 300,000 new jobs 
added to the economy, lowering unemployment to the lowest level since 
2008. Still, we must do more for America's economic security. This 
includes ensuring that Americans are able to earn a living wage and 
that vulnerable families can depend on unemployment insurance in tough 
times.
  This week, I voted for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 
because it will help individuals acquire the skills they need to 
succeed in the workforce and will help employers find the skilled 
workers they need to compete in the global economy.
  Monday, I had the honor of visiting Mussman's Back Acres in Grant 
Park, Illinois, which is a family-owned egg farm that is operated by 
brothers Keith, Craig, and Kevin Mussman and their dedicated employees. 
Mussman's has 400,000 organic-fed layers, and it distributes eggs in 
the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
  This is exactly the type of small business Congress should be 
promoting. That is why I will continue touring family farms and small 
businesses in Illinois--to bring their ideas and concerns back to 
Washington. Together, we can help our businesses thrive, and we can 
protect our workers. It is key to our recovery.

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