[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10687]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
discuss the importance of putting Americans back to work. You know, we 
cannot overturn and change 8 years of Republican rule with simply a 
snap of a finger. However, the Democratic Caucus is on its way to 
restoring this country's economic well-being.
  The House passed the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act. 
The legislation will create 160,000 jobs and extends successful Build 
America Bonds for schools, roads and bridges. We also passed the Summer 
Jobs Act which creates 300,000 summer job opportunities for our youth. 
We have seen an increase in GDP, and we've seen an increase in 
manufacturing, and we've seen a significant increase in economic 
indicators. As President Obama said, this is the Nation where anyone 
with a good idea and the will to work hard can succeed. Dallas, my 
hometown, is no stranger to good ideas, hard work, or small businesses.
  I commend Dallas' small businesses which have created hundreds of 
jobs, provide valuable goods and services, and help drive our local 
economy.
  I encourage my colleagues in the House and in the Senate to work 
together to enact policies that creates and saves jobs.
  House Democrats are committed to create good American jobs, build a 
strong foundation for the economy, and work to turn around our Nation's 
economy.

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