Earl Pomeroy: “Because the indefinite House delay is irresponsible and very unfortunate I am signing the discharge petition.”

I just want to begin, Mr. Chairman, by thanking you for this hearing and commend this panel in particular.

I believe you are going to play critical roles in getting us back on track.

It is really on its face absurd. And I appreciate very much the leadership of this Committee in giving us these kinds of fora to have us sit in the sun and dissect it a little bit.

In May 2010, Senator Casey introduced S. 3157 under the title of Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010.