Candice S. Miller: “I rise to support the rule, but I strongly support the underlying bill. We are back here again today because this House…”

“I rise to support the rule, but I strongly support the underlying bill. We are back here again today because this House, in my estimation, must act to give those who are struggling in our challenging economy the help that they need. Too many working families in my district, in my home State of Michigan are having serious difficulties finding work and making ends meet. Not only have too many workers lost their jobs, but other factors have stymied their efforts to find work. Gas prices of over $4 a gallon are making it increasingly difficult to travel longer differences to find work. The housing crisis, which is particularly acute in my home State of Michigan, has made it nearly impossible for families to sell their homes, which would allow them to move closer to areas where jobs could perhaps be found. They are not interested in Federal policy changes, they are interested in keeping their homes or feeding their families or having money to buy gas so that they can go out and find a job.”