I am amazed and disheartened by congressional Republicans' attempts to reinstitute the same flawed policies that created the economic crisis we find ourselves in today. Congressional Republicans are determined to abandon Americans who have lost their jobs and partner with special interest groups like the Wall Street banks, credit card companies, Big Oil, and insurance companies. Their intent is shown in their voting record. Republicans have voted against every major piece of economic legislation we've taken up this year. They voted ``no'' on the Recovery Act. They voted ``no'' to rein in banks through Wall Street reform. They even voted ``no'' for summer jobs. I am proud to be a Democrat in this Congress and stand up for hard- working Americans. Our party is dedicated to moving America in a new direction, creating good American jobs, lowering taxes for the middle class and small businesses, and building a strong new foundation for the economy and for Main Street. The growing signs of economic recovery show our policies are working. Consider that American jobs have been created in six of the last seven months, averaging nearly 200,000 jobs a month this year. While more needs to be done, Mr. Speaker, America is on the road to recovery. ____________________
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