[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 6, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              RISING COSTS

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, listening to constituents 
is the most important thing we can do, and they are telling me back 
home about the burden of high costs.
  One constituent shared: ``I have to continue working even after 
retirement. My husband cannot afford to retire due to rising costs. I 
also have to assist my mom with her bills, which puts further strain on 
our finances.''
  Too many find it challenging to make ends meet while caring for an 
elderly parent.
  Another constituent shared: ``My income doesn't cover common life. I 
can't afford decent housing, meats at the grocery store, or basic life 
necessities. It is harder now.''
  Madam Speaker, Congress must take every possible measure to ensure 
that residents of eastern North Carolina, rural America, and those 
across America do not feel the financial strain in their pocketbooks 
and wallets.

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