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On the recordNovember 16, 2011
It has been 45 weeks since the Republican Party took control of this House, and they still haven't passed a serious jobs bill. In fact, it's just the opposite. They've blocked proposals that will put millions back to work--to play political games while people are hurting and to attack the President's job instead of creating jobs. Last week, we honored those who have fought to protect our country, many of whom are returning to a tough job market. That's why, this week, my office held a veterans' job seminar in St. Louis. When our troops return home, they deserve our promises kept. The American Jobs Act will get more than 1 million Americans back to work--teachers, firefighters, police, construction workers. It will encourage small businesses to grow and hire. Next week, we will celebrate Thanksgiving--a holiday that brings families and communities together. As well next week, I hope those in this people's House, who have so clearly lost touch, will hear loud and clear from the people they represent and will come back with renewed focus to pull together in order to tackle the common challenges we face as a Nation. ____________________
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RUSS CARNAHAN
Missouri

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