[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H10501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               THE IMPROVING HEALTH OF THE STATE OF MAINE

  (Mr. POLIQUIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. POLIQUIN. Mr. Speaker, during this joyful time of year, I would 
like to give thanks for the improving health of my great State of 
Maine.
  Because we have cut taxes and regulations, our small businesses are 
growing and hiring more workers and paying them more. Maine's 2.7 
percent unemployment is the lowest rate in 50 years.
  We are rebuilding our military to keep our families safe, while 
supporting 6,000 shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works.
  We have passed legislation that guts online human trafficking, which 
protects our daughters and our sons.
  We have made the biggest financial commitment ever to combat the 
opioid epidemic, giving thousands of struggling Mainers hope for 
recovery and better lives.
  Child poverty in Maine is dropping, while education is closer to 
home, where it belongs.
  We have strengthened Social Security and Medicare so our seniors have 
more peace of mind.
  Our veterans, our beloved veterans, are now able to receive their 
healthcare closer to home, and our small hospitals that provide those 
services must get paid on time; otherwise, interest accrues on the 
outstanding bills.
  And Maine's pristine natural environment is living up to our brand: 
Vacationland. The way life should be.
  Mr. Speaker, Maine families are doing better and better, and I am 
grateful to have the opportunity to help.
  Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all, and may God always bless 
the United States of America and our great State of Maine.

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