Repubicans Playing the Role of Grinch

REPUBLICANS PLAYING THE ROLE OF GRINCH -- (House of Representatives - December 14, 2005)

(Mr. PALLONE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, the role of the Grinch this year is being played by House Republicans. Rather than spreading holiday cheer this month, House Republicans have done their best to make life more difficult for millions of Americans.

House Republicans want to force college students to pay an additional $5,200 in college loans. House Republicans plan to take away school lunches from thousands of school children who desperately need the nutritional value that these lunches provide. House Republicans are willing to cut the home heating assistance program for low-income families just before the long winter season. And House Republicans plan to penalize America's seniors who don't sign up for a prescription drug plan before May 15, despite all the confusing information that is coming out of the Bush administration.

Mr. Speaker, it is time House Republicans changed their ways, because nobody wants to be around the Grinch in December.

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