[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 84 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PASS A CLEAN DEBT CEILING BILL

  (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, meet Janet, a constituent of mine from 
the Uptown neighborhood in Chicago.
  She is 64 years old and is on Social Security disability. She suffers 
from chronic mental illness that prevents her from working. Even though 
she would prefer to work, she really is unable to do so.
  Janet will be devastated by the Republicans holding our economy 
hostage. She has $1,200 per month, and that is her total income, Social 
Security. She has no other income.
  If we do not pass a clean debt ceiling bill, Janet will not be able 
to pay for her medication. She will not be able to get food. She will 
not be able to pay her rent. There are millions of Janets around this 
country. We say: Don't hold Janet hostage.

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