200 Days and No Jobs Plan
200 Days and No Jobs Plan
Saturday marks the 200th day since Republicans took control of the House and yet not a single bill to create jobs and put Americans back to work has been passed. Instead, they have focused their efforts on passing legislation that eliminates existing jobs and further risks our fragile economy:
- HR 1 – The House-passed ‘So Be It’ spending bill destroys 700,000 jobs, stalls our economic recovery, and protects tax breaks for Big Oil.
- HR 2 – The Patients’ Rights Repeal bill puts insurance companies back in charge and repeals the Affordable Care Act, thereby destroying more than 300,000 jobs.
- H.Con.Res. 34 – The Ryan budget cuts key investments to our economic future costing Americans 1.7 million jobs by 2014, with 900,000 jobs lost next year, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics.
- HR 658 – The FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act will destroy 70,000 jobs, undermining our nation’s infrastructure, and jeopardizing runway safety and improvements.
H.R. 2560 –The “Cut, Cap and End Medicare” plan – a plan more extreme than the Ryan budget – will destroy 700,000 jobs while ending Medicare.
My Democratic colleagues and I understand that the top priority of the American people is job creation. Through our “Make it in America” initiative, we have laid out a plan to revitalize manufacturing in America, create new good-paying jobs, and make our nation more secure. Congress must work to pass legislation that supports economic growth and long-term job creation, providing economic security to all Americans.
Congresswoman Pelosi meets with young Americans to discuss their priorities
Fulfilling our Obligations
Congress must come to a balanced, bi-partisan agreement that reduces our debt, protects our seniors and creates jobs. Defaulting on our commitments is not an option. Without an agreement stock prices could fall, housing prices could drop and massive numbers of federal workers could be furloughed. Furthermore, Social Security checks could be withheld, causing many seniors to go without this crucial source of income. Congress must work towards a bipartisan solution that honors the full faith and credit of the United States, prevents the U.S. from defaulting on its loans and maintains its position as a leader on the world stage.
Early Closings at Social Security Offices
Beginning August 15, 2011, Social Security offices nationwide will close to the public 30 minutes early each day. Many Social Security services may be accessed online or by phone. If you wish to apply for benefits, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income letter or inform Social Security of a change of address or telephone number you may do so online or by calling their office at 800.772.1213.
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