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Washington, D.C. – "The systemic loss of jobs and our current housing recession are two key reasons why our economy is underperforming and working Americans are struggling to make ends meet. That's why it is vital that the next economic stimulus package include provisions that extend unemployment benefits, create jobs and provide relief to middle-income homeowners.

Washington, D.C. – "President Bush has rapidly responded to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's advice of having some of our nation's leading financial institutions bailed out in their time of need. However, now that it is Main Street and not Wall Street who needs the help, the President has been slow to answer the call in supporting an urgently needed economic stimulus package for working Americans.

Washington, D.C. – "Today's announcement by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) that the U.S. economy is in a recession is a re-statement of the obvious and further confirmation that working Americans need urgent and immediate relief. That's why it is critically important that Congress pass a timely and targeted economic stimulus package that will help working families victimized by job losses, chronic unemployment, foreclosures and the rising costs of living.

Washington, D.C. – "The implementation of the Railroad Safety Improvement Act provides America with a comprehensive transportation policy that will allow us to meet the evolving travel needs of our nation's commuters," said Congressman André Carson. "This legislation will make substantial investments in our nation's rail infrastructure and provide working Americans with an additional and reliable mode of transportation."

Washington, D.C. – "With job losses hitting a five year high and with over 760,000 American jobs having been lost this year, the American worker is in need of immediate and urgent assistance. The American worker is the centerpiece of our nation's economy and in order to secure both our nation's immediate and long-term economic productivity it is essential that we secure the fates of working Americans.

Washington, D.C. – "The people of the 7th Congressional District of Indiana elected me to put their interests first and to properly prioritize their needs. They also elected me to exercise my judgment and to cast votes in Congress that help them and their dependent loved ones.