Janice Schakowsky: “the do-nothing Republican Congress continues to move along at a snail's pace, refusing to address any of the tough…”

“the do-nothing Republican Congress continues to move along at a snail's pace, refusing to address any of the tough decisions that Americans so desperately want this Congress to tackle. Today is the 160th day of the year, but only the 40th voting day here in the House. Imagine that. It is no wonder that the American people have lost faith in Washington. The House Republican leadership has simply run out of ideas. Rather than proposing a forward-looking energy initiative, House Republicans continue to push Big Oil's tired old ideas, ideas that will do absolutely nothing to lower gas prices for the American consumer. Rather than explore ways to help Americans better afford ever- increasing health care premiums, House Republicans will once again follow the playbook of the insurance industry when, later this month, they will propose health care bills that only help enrich insurance companies. Mr. Speaker, time is running out for the House Republican do-nothing Congress to actually provide some real leadership and some new ideas. The American people are waiting. ____________________”