[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1179]
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                          CANCEL AUGUST RECESS

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am disappointed that Congress plans to 
adjourn for August recess without addressing critical issues important 
to the American people.
  I appreciate that district work periods allow Members to visit with 
folks back in their community, but it is now becoming a habit for 
Congress to abandon a long ``to do'' list in the rush to get out of 
town. This August is no exception.
  Unfortunately, Congress has not done its job. It has not completed 
the work of the people; including budgeting and critical national 
security legislation. Our constituents expect us to stay and finish the 
job.
  Let's clear our schedules and--in the strongest possible terms--
request the Speaker to call Congress back to Washington for the month 
of August and to finish the business of the people.
  As I have said in previous years on the eve of August recess, I'm 
prepared to stay in Washington as long as it takes.
  These issues are too important to delay.

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