[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[House]
[Pages 22901-22902]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           ECONOMIC STIMULUS

  (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, this week, the crisis on Wall Street hits 
fever pitch, but families all over the country have been struggling for 
months. Eighty-four thousand Americans lost their jobs last month, and 
the number of unemployed Americans is the highest it has been since 
1992. Congress responded quickly to the White House's call for a 
financial rescue package, but the White House should now join us in 
supporting a solid package for Main Street.
  On Friday, the House passed legislation to boost our economy, to 
create jobs and to help provide additional relief to families who are 
struggling. The economic recovery bill will grow our economy and will 
create jobs through investment in our Nation's infrastructure, will 
extend unemployment benefits for the growing number of Americans 
looking for work and will ensure

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Americans do not lose health coverage as a result of State budget 
crises.
  Mr. Speaker, the majority of House Republicans oppose this Main 
Street economic recovery package, and I hope President Bush chooses a 
different course. We have to have the economic stimulus package not 
only pass the House but pass the Senate and go to the President and 
have him sign it. This is just as important as the Wall Street bailout.

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