[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 200 (Wednesday, November 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H6348-H6349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   MINNESOTANS NEED BUILD BACK BETTER

  (Ms. OMAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Minnesotans who 
are facing the highest housing affordability and childcare 
affordability crisis, a massive racial wealth and education gap.

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  I rise because Minnesotans spend an average of $16,000 a year on 
childcare, as much as they spend on mortgage payments, and Build Back 
Better would address it.
  I rise because the people of my district have faced the worst housing 
shortage in the entire country and Build Back Better would create a 
housing acquisition fund to address it.
  I rise because we need good union jobs and Build Back Better would 
invest in a civilian climate corps, AmeriCorps, and home healthcare 
workers being paid fair wages.
  I rise because the people of my district need the Build Back Better, 
and they can't wait any longer.

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