[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 123 (Monday, July 23, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H6634-H6635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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          AMERICAN TAXPAYERS HAVE MORE MONEY IN THEIR POCKETS

  (Mr. HUDSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, America has always been the land of 
opportunity, but I am hearing, as I travel my district, a renewed sense 
of optimism that is exciting. Our economy is stronger. Families have 
more money in their paychecks. Workers are seeing bonuses and better 
wages. Unemployment is at historic lows. Job openings are at historic 
highs, and confidence is soaring.
  As a direct result of our tax cuts, about 90 percent of our workers 
are

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keeping more of what they make. The average tax cut this year in my 
district was over $900. Like a constituent who commented on my Facebook 
wall put it: ``Any time that the American taxpayer has more money in 
their pocket, it's a good thing.'' Mr. Speaker, I couldn't agree more.
  Businesses and workers are seeing tremendous benefits, too. With the 
tax savings, businesses all across the country are expanding and hiring 
more people. In my district, a local brewery can now purchase new 
equipment and raise wages. A local manufacturer told me she plans to 
expand operations and bring on new employees.
  Working with the Trump administration, I will continue to work to 
build on this progress so that more people can achieve their American 
Dream.

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