Working Families Falling Behind

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Ms. DEXTER. Mr. Speaker, I care deeply about the people who I represent. Working families in Oregon are doing everything right, and still they are falling behind.

Instead of making life more affordable, this administration has cost the average American household an additional $3,800 since last year. What are Republicans doing about it? Not a single thing.

That is why I fought to subpoena Oracle executives over a $27 billion VA contract yesterday. Corporate greed should never come before veterans and our taxpayers. We kept the government funded, but where are the votes to lower rent, grocery bills, healthcare costs, or gas prices?

Republicans are focused on giving tax breaks to billionaires and lining their pockets, all while lying to the American people about what is going on.

Mr. Speaker, I grew up as a working-class kid. I had the shot at the American Dream because the government chose to invest in families like mine. My opportunity should be there for every child across this country.

The Federal Government should put the American people first and not billionaires and corporations. A better future is possible if we fight for it.

Mr. Speaker, I can assure you that I came to Congress to do just that. Stay loud.

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