On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
President Obama understands that it's a very difficult time for the American people. Our economy is improving, but unemployment remains around 9 percent across the Nation and is close to 14 percent in California's Inland Empire. Right now we should be working on a plan that creates jobs and makes intelligent cuts to the budget. But instead, the Republicans have introduced a spending bill that will undermine the future of the American children. The Republican CR is another attempt to play politics with the well-being of every American. There will be 200,000 children kicked out of Head Start while Republicans still live in their offices. Over $700 million will be cut from WIC. Pell Grants will be reduced, making college unaffordable to tens of thousands, and thousands more teachers will be receiving pink slips. Scripture tells us, 'Love thy neighbor as thyself,' but apparently, for Republicans, it's about 'me, myself, and Irene.'
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