[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 71 (Thursday, April 27, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               BUILDING AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR AMERICA

  (Ms. BROWNLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. BROWNLEY. Mr. Speaker, House Republicans' ineffectual and 
outright wrong economic policies are bringing our country to the brink 
of default and opening the door to crippling financial hardships for 
America's working families.
  In addition to catapulting our Nation into economic instability, the 
House Republican default on America bill will cause unemployment to 
double, the stock market to crash, and mortgage and student loan rates 
to skyrocket.
  The Republican budget cuts vital funding to schools, forces 
communities to lay off thousands of first responders, and increases 
housing costs.
  Rather than discuss the budget in good faith, Republicans are intent 
on holding the full faith and credit of the United States hostage.
  Under the guise of responsible spending, Republicans are destroying 
our economy and putting the lives and livelihood of millions of 
Americans at risk in the process.
  House Democrats stand united in working for the people and building 
an economy that lowers costs, creates good-paying jobs, and makes 
communities safer.

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