We actually have 1.8 million fewer Americans working than before when all that money was spent.
Kevin Brady
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Kevin Brady is a Republican politician from Texas, best known for his role as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served from 1997 to 2021. During his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, where he played a key role in shaping tax policy and economic legislation. Brady was instrumental in the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which aimed to reduce taxes for individuals and businesses. He has also been an advocate for various initiatives related to trade, healthcare, and education.
The rise in jobless claims and the jump in workers recently laid off are not signs of a healthy economy.
We need still faster private sector job creation. Otherwise, millions of U.S. workers will languish in unemployment.
It is frustrating beyond words to see the excruciatingly slow progress in employment growth.
Every month of new job growth is welcome, but this is by any measure an exceptionally weak recovery.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, on behalf of Dave Camp, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and me, I stand today in strong support of H.R. 3, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, a bill…
Madam Speaker, I yield the balance of my time to the distinguished gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Black), a nurse and a member of the Ways and Means Committee.
Madam Speaker, on rollcall, No. 289, I inadvertently was detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''
I yield myself 1\1/2\ minutes. Simply put, this legislation is about making sure taxpayer funds aren't used to fund abortions. In the clearest and most general terms, we're codifying the longstanding bipartisan Hyde amendment which…
I yield myself an additional 15 seconds. The Democrats have failed to lead on these important entitlement programs. They had their chance. They failed. The Republicans will lead, and we will preserve those programs.
I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of House Report 112-62 is considered as an original…





