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Van Hollen Statement on President Obama's Economic Address at Knox College

Statement

Date: July 24, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Economy and Fiscal

Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after President Obama's speech on the economy at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois:

"Today President Obama laid out a clear path forward on our number one priority: growing the economy in a way the strengthens the middle class. We have made important progress -- but we must build on that progress, not turn back the clock. Every family that works hard deserves the opportunity to succeed. The President and Democrats in Congress are committed to helping middle class Americans get a job that pays enough to support their family, a good education for themselves and their kids, and health insurance that ensures that one illness won't leave them in ruins. It is time Congressional Republicans stop the partisan gridlock and work with us to make the American Dream attainable for all."


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