Huffman Speaks On House Floor Against "Pay China First Act"

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Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the Full Faith and Credit Act (H.R. 807), which prepares our country for default by prioritizing payments to Wall Street and foreign governments over nearly every other national obligation.

"We've seen the disastrous effects on our credit rating, our stock market, our economic recovery when Congress plays political games with the debt ceiling. But here we go again," sad Congressman Huffman, a member of the House Budget Committee. "Why would my colleagues across the aisle prioritize paying the Chinese government over paying our troops in Afghanistan? What about air traffic controllers, FBI investigators, disabled veterans, small businesses who contract with the government, doctors who treat Medicare patients?"

This bill, if enacted into law, would put many obligations at risk, including those to:

o 1.4 million active duty troops and 780,000 activated reserves and National Guard

o 3.4 million disabled veterans who served their country with honor

o 1.3 million veterans who receive education or home purchasing assistance

o American small businesses that sell goods and services to the government

o Doctors and hospitals that treat the 50 million Medicare patients around the country

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