Political Quotes

Don Beyer: But I also read that the Bureau of Labor Statistics said that of the 10 jobs with the greatest job growth, 5 of them…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
But I also read that the Bureau of Labor Statistics said that of the 10 jobs with the greatest job growth, 5 of them have a net income less than $30,000. And underneath the job growth is this hollowing out of the middle class.
Said by
Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Don Beyer points out the low-paying job growth contributing to the decline of the middle class.

Share

More from Don Beyer

Mar 3, 2025

I add my thanks and my condolences, and the very real grief of my constituents and neighbors, to what has already been said. We are here today to honor the lives lost on American Eagle Flight 5342 and the brave souls aboard the PAT 25…

govinfo.gov
Jul 14, 2026

I would love for there to be no PACs at all, get rid of Citizens United, take money out of politics. But in the meantime, we’ve got to fight fire with fire.

virginiamercury.com
Apr 27, 2026

Mr. Speaker, firstly, I thank my friend and colleague from Arizona (Mr. Schweikert) for his leadership on the Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act, and I am proud to support him on this. The IRS has made great strides since the pandemic to…

govinfo.gov
Dec 17, 2025

earlier this year, House Republicans passed a bill that strips healthcare from millions of Americans and raises costs for millions more. That was a monstrous bill, but this is a cowardly bill. It does nothing to stop the skyrocketing costs…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation