Congresswoman Edwards Joins Leader Pelosi, Democratic Leadership to Urge House Republicans to Return to Work

Statement

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) joined Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (D-SC), Caucus Chair John Larson (D-CT), and other Democratic colleagues in leadership today to urge House Republicans to return to work to create jobs and pass a long-term payroll tax cut extension.

"On January 3rd, millions of American workers across the country went back to work, except my House Republican colleagues. One year since Republicans took control of the House, we are not in session. Republicans continue to ignore their responsibility to do the work of the American people. It's no surprise. When we were last in session, Republicans focused on an ideological and partisan agenda while refusing to do anything to create jobs and grow our economy.

"Democrats are in Washington ready to create jobs, pass a one-year extension of the pay-roll tax cut and unemployment benefits, and re-ignite the American dream. But we are being stifled by Republicans who expect to earn a month's worth of pay for five days of work. I am ready to go to work right now for the American people."

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