[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 80 (Friday, May 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E789]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING PHIL LaRUE

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 22, 2015

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Phil LaRue for his many 
contributions to the New Democrat Coalition. Next month, Phil will be 
leaving the New Democrat Coalition to move back to Pennsylvania.
  The New Democrat Coalition, which I have the honor to Chair, is a 
group of 46 pro-growth, innovation focused Members of the House 
Democratic Caucus. New Dems support policies to expand economic growth 
and foster the new economy; a fiscally responsible and efficient 
government; and a robust foreign policy that includes a pro-growth 
trade agenda.
  Phil joined the New Dem staff as Communications Director in June 
2013. Since then, he has been a trusted advisor to me and many Members 
of the Coalition. Over his tenure, the New Democrat Coalition has been 
at the forefront of many issues important to our country including 
working to reopen government during the shutdown in the fall of 2013, 
introducing and advocating for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, 
advancing a competitiveness agenda, building support for regulatory 
reform, and working to pass a pro-growth, pro-worker trade agenda. 
Phil's work sharpening our message, interacting with the press, 
identifying opportunities, and coordinating key stakeholders has been 
critical to the Coalition's success.
  In addition, Phil was a key architect in the New Democrat Coalition's 
American Prosperity Agenda released in March 2015; the first 
comprehensive policy agenda in the Coalition's 18 year history. The 
American Prosperity Agenda lays out a vision for policies Congress 
should prioritize in three key areas: 1. Grow the Economy in Every Town 
and City, 2. Give Everyone a Shot at the American Dream, and 3. Make 
Government Work Better for the Middle Class.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Members of the New Democrat Coalition, 
thank you Phil.

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