Mike Thompson: “We all want to make sure that the United States is a competitive place where we attract businesses.”

I am very concerned, however, with your Department's proposal to expand Federal control over successful CTE programs.

Democrats in this committee passed the enhanced Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan. That credit lifted millions of children out of poverty.

Mr. Speaker, this bill shamelessly hurts our constituents, cuts healthcare for 17 million Americans, and closes one in four nursing homes and many rural hospitals. It rips nutrition assistance away from 11 million Americans, and it cedes…

Mr. Speaker, talk about driving off of the cliff. That Florida district where my friend represents is going to drive off of the cliff. Mr. Speaker, 22,000 people in his district will face nutrition cuts, 91,000 people will lose their…