[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 656]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  AMERICA'S IMPROVING ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

  (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission 
to address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, in 2014, the 
American economy had the strongest job growth it has had since 1997. 
That is 18 years ago. We have had private sector jobs growth for 58 
straight months. That is the longest stretch on record.
  Our economy has once again become the envy of the world. Inflation is 
tame. Gas prices are low. The deficit is falling, and the stock market 
is up.
  Consumer sentiment is now at its highest level since the early years 
of 2007. The economic outlook looks good, but it could and should be 
better. This success has been based on sound public policy.
  If we stop the politicking and work together, we can make our growing 
economy work for all Americans.

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