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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 108 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 108 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 149 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2003 No. 68 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. Mr. SCHIFF led the Pledge of Alle- for 1 minute and to revise and extend The Reverend Dr. Thomas J. Rogers, giance as follows: her remarks.) Senior Pastor, Abiding Savior Lu- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, it theran Church, Lake Forest, Cali- United States of America, and to the Repub- is hard to understand just what the fornia, offered the following prayer: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, White House and the leadership of this Almighty God, Your children come to indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Congress have against the poor folk in You this day in the midst of war, reces- f this country and the millions who have sion, disease, and uncertainty. We ask ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER lost jobs because of the mess they have You to comfort us in these hard days made of the economy. The SPEAKER. Members are advised with a reminder of all the blessings Just look at the contrast between there will be 10 one-minute speeches You have showered upon us in the past. the frustrations of the people and the per side. For our long history as a free people, Republicans’ proposed remedies. Over for the melting pot of love You have f 43 million people with no insurance, made us, and for the most recent suc- DUTY FIRST yet they cut Medicaid. With unemploy- ment high, Americans need the secu- cesses You have granted us on the field (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- rity of extended unemployment bene- of battle we praise Your name. mission to address the House for 1 fits, yet they refuse the extension Oh Lord, You have empowered us to minute and to revise and extend his re- Democrats have been fighting for. liberate the people of Iraq. Now may marks.) Those on welfare need more than a the liberation of America continue Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, General stopgap job that leads nowhere, and even today, through the work of these Douglas MacArthur once said, ‘‘Upon yet the training that can lift them out good men and women. Give them Your the fields of friendly strife are sown the of poverty is being denied. People with wisdom and Your aid so that they seeds that, upon other fields on other disabilities, veterans, many others are might turn their attention, and the re- days, will bear the fruits of victory.’’ also being shortchanged. sources the Nation has entrusted into Mike Kamon has played on those All children need a quality edu- their care, to tasks and projects that fields of friendly strife at West Chester cation, and yet education and college will enable everyone You have created Henderson High School and now at loans are underfunded. States are bare- to receive this day and all days their West Point. In high school he was a ly treading water, and all regular peo- daily bread. star lacrosse player and could have ple are struggling under an increasing Further, bless the work of these Your gone anywhere to college, but he chose tax burden while taxes are being cut to servants so that everyone in this Na- West Point. Through his first 3 years at save corporations and the rich. The tion, following their example, will do West Point, he distinguished himself as Christian values this country was justice, love kindness, and walk hum- a potent offensive threat. But this year founded on do not reconcile with the bly with You, our maker and redeemer. he is a defensive midfielder because actions of the White House and our Re- I ask this all in Jesus’ precious name. that is what his team needs. He is will- publican leadership. Colleagues, vote Amen. ing to do whatever it takes to see his with the Democrats. Vote against the f team succeed, even if it means less Bush tax cut, and let us get our coun- glory for himself in his senior season. try back on the right track. THE JOURNAL On May 31, Mike will become a sec- f The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- ond lieutenant in the 4th Infantry Divi- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- sion because that is what his country AMERICA NEEDS TAX RELIEF ceedings and announces to the House needs. He will train to be an artillery (Mr. KNOLLENBERG asked and was his approval thereof. officer, and by February will be de- given permission to address the House Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- ployed to Iraq or some other front in for 1 minute and to revise and extend nal stands approved. our war on terror. Thank you, Mike, his remarks.) f for defending our freedom. Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, f tomorrow this House will consider an PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE economic growth and jobs creation ini- The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman VOTE AGAINST THE BUSH TAX tiative that will provide a much needed from California (Mr. SCHIFF) come for- CUT short-term stimulus while setting the ward and lead the House in the Pledge (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN asked and was groundwork for long-term growth. I of Allegiance. given permission to address the House strongly urge Members to support it. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H3765 . VerDate Jan 31 2003 05:05 May 09, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08MY7.000 H08PT1 H3766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 8, 2003 The Jobs and Growth Tax Act will gentleman from California (Mr. THOM- State of Michigan, the home to the big generate nearly 1 million jobs by the AS), chairman of the Committee on three auto industry companies who end of next year by putting more Ways and Means. He has worked hard are, of course, all absolutely out- money in the hands of consumers and to include the best of President George standing corporate citizens. Following giving businesses incentives to hire and W. Bush’s solutions to provide more the terrorist attacks on our Nation on invest. jobs for Americans and giving our September 11, the big three helped The naysayers ask how can we afford economy an immediate boost. Particu- keep our economy moving by offering a tax relief plan at a time when our larly I am appreciative that bonus de- incentives, like zero interest financing. country faces so many challenges. The preciation will be increased from 30 to Without, I think, this very innovative real question ought to be how can we 50 percent for 3 years, an initiative idea, I believe we could have seen an expect to meet those challenges while similar to the Business Expensing Act even steeper downturn in our economy. our economy is growing too slowly. of 2003, which I introduced this year. The economy needs stimulus and the As Rick Wagoner, the chairman of This proposal was championed by the President has offered a very strong jobs General Motors, said when he endorsed gentleman from Illinois (Mr. WELLER), and economic growth package which I the President’s plan, ‘‘Growth goes a recognizing that when businesses can wholeheartedly support. During the long way toward addressing what ails save money immediately on buying President’s recent visit to our State of you.’’ new equipment more money is put into Michigan, the leaders of the big three Let us take that advice and create the economy and more jobs are cre- auto companies all endorsed the Presi- economic growth by passing the Jobs ated. dent’s jobs package as the best idea to and Growth Tax Act. Vote ‘‘yes’’ on The Heritage Foundation has esti- keep our economy rolling. They ob- H.R. 2. mated that this jobs and growth plan served that by eliminating the double f will create 1.2 million new jobs by the taxation of dividends that we would end of 2004 alone. Americans need jobs bring about a 6 to 15 percent increase REJECT EDUCATION FUNDING and the economy needs a boost right in stock prices. Of course this would CUTS now. This plan is exactly the right plan help employers to meet their respon- (Mr. ETHERIDGE asked and was at the right time. sibilities to retirees living on a pension given permission to address the House In conclusion, God bless our troops. and bolster the bottom line of every for 1 minute and to revise and extend f American with a 401(k). The President’s plan is the best way his remarks.) VOTE AGAINST WORKFORCE REIN- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise that we can help families and retirees VESTMENT AND ADULT EDU- by putting more money back in their today to call on this House to reject CATION ACT the administration’s education cuts. As pockets and allowing businesses to cre- a former superintendent of my State’s (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- ate more jobs. I support the President’s public schools, I worked my entire life fornia asked and was given permission plan, and I urge my colleagues to do so. to improve education for our children. to address the House for 1 minute.) f Last Congress the administration Ms.
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