[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    AMERICANS CANNOT MAKE ENDS MEET

  (Ms. BROWN of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BROWN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, last night President Biden 
delivered a powerful speech on the state of our Union in this very 
Chamber. He outlined the historic achievements of the past year and 
spoke directly to the American people about his vision to continue 
building a better America.
  Despite the progress we have seen, too many of our fellow Americans 
still cannot make ends meet. Too many families are struggling to afford 
rising food, childcare, housing, and gas prices. And too many of our 
neighbors remain locked out of the promise of America.
  I stand with President Biden in his call to continue building our 
economy from the bottom up and the middle out. It is time to lower 
costs for families by reducing prescription drug prices, expanding 
access to affordable healthcare, and investing in pre-kindergarten 
education.
  It is time to increase pay by raising the minimum wage and protecting 
the right to organize. And, yes, it is time to extend the child tax 
credit.
  Last night, I was honored to host Shaneice Ball of Cleveland as my 
guest for the State of the Union. As a State-tested nursing assistant 
and a mom of three with one on the way, Shaneice is the epitome of 
resilience, tenacity, and the American people's ability to persevere 
through tough times.

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