[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 22]
[House]
[Page 30659]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     JOBS AND GROWTH PACKAGE REAPING BENEFITS FOR WORKING FAMILIES

  (Mr. SHUSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, it has become apparent that the Jobs and 
Growth Tax Relief Package passed by Congress earlier this year has 
helped fuel the recent surge in the economy. The American economy grew 
at a rapid pace of 7.2 percent during the third quarter of this year, 
the best since 1984.
  The seeds of economic growth are beginning to take hold. Our economy 
is rebounding. We have created strong economic policy built on a 
foundation of tax relief. The jobs and growth package that Congress 
passed has been responsible for putting taxpayers' hard earned dollars 
back in their own pockets.
  This week we further our focus on jobs by passing an important 
comprehensive energy package and we will have an opportunity to 
strengthen our health care system by passing an important Medicare 
prescription drug bill later today. These building blocks will continue 
to provide substantial stimulus over the coming months.
  Most importantly, we must remember that America's strength comes from 
its workers, its small business owners, and its families dedicated to a 
better way of life. As a Congress, we must continue to assist our 
working men and women by removing the obstacles so they can capture the 
American dream.

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