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Oct 31 2017

Arizona Daily Star - McSally Can't Ignore Economics of National Monuments in AZ (Letter to the Editor)

Even if the administration and some in Congress don’t care about the intrinsic values of these places, they should appreciate the economic benefits they provide. In Arizona, outdoor recreation accounts for more jobs than defense, technology and aerospace combined. (US Senate Joint Economic Committee). A 2013 study showed nearly $28 million in economic benefits to Flagstaff from visits to local monuments. Martha McSally must pay attention to the economic needs of Arizona and vote against HR 3990.

Oct 31 2017

JEC Democrats Podcast: Debunking the GOP Tax Plan

Episode 3, “Debunking the GOP Tax Plan,” unpacks the Republican proposal that would give massive tax breaks to the wealthy at the expense of working Americans. The episode features Seth Hanlon, senior fellow at The Center For American Progress and former special assistant to President Obama for economic policy at the White House National Economic Council.

Oct 27 2017

Heinrich Statement on 3rd Quarter GDP Data

Today's GDP numbers show the resiliency of the economy this administration inherited. Instead of building on this foundation, President Trump has created a climate of uncertainty, neglected Americans in the wake of disaster, and failed to advance any agenda that will create the good jobs American workers need.

Oct 27 2017

WSJ - U.S. Economy Notches Solid 3% Growth, Despite Hurricanes

Democrats weren't prepared to yield any credit to the new administration. "Today's GDP numbers show the resiliency of the economy this administration inherited," Sen. Martin Heinrich (D., N.M) said in a statement. "Instead of building on this foundation, President Trump has created a climate of uncertainty."

Oct 25 2017

Heinrich Statement on JEC Hearing with CEA Chairman

There is a great deal of work in front of us and I hope that today’s hearing can provide some perspective on the economic challenges and opportunities before policymakers. I am deeply concerned that the Trump administration has done little to support working families or build a stronger economy. Instead, the administration has turned its attention to a tax plan that will deliver significant tax cuts to the wealthy and force working families to foot the bill.

Oct 20 2017

Glamour Magazine - Elizabeth Warren Once Struggled to Find Child Care—and Every Working Mother Can Relate

Though plenty has changed in the decades since Warren began teaching law, affordable, high-quality child care remains one of the most significant challenges for working parents. According to a recent report from the Democratic staff of the Congress Joint Economic Committee, American families spend an average of 15 percent of their income on child care—and in states like California, New York, Arizona, Colorado, and Oregon, it's not uncommon for that total to hit the 20 percent mark.

Oct 19 2017

Heinrich Statement on Senate Passage of Republican Budget Resolution

I am deeply disappointed that Republicans voted for a budget that slashes Medicaid and Medicare, and cuts critical services that invest directly in our communities. This budget ignores our current reality and makes it tougher for American families to afford a college education or access quality health care coverage.

Oct 17 2017

Heinrich Delivers Floor Speech on Republican Budget that Fails American Families

“I rise to oppose this deeply flawed budget that is bad for America and especially harmful to working families,” said Ranking Member Heinrich. “The Republican plan we face today is a budget-busting first step toward issuing massive tax breaks to special interests and wealthy individuals. This proposed budget fails to improve economic growth or to drive up wages.”