WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today at the weekly press conference with Republican leaders, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) highlighted the House’s relentless legislative efforts to create jobs and kick-start the economy and urged the President and the Senate to act on the House-passed jobs bills.

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The following are Congresswoman Jenkins’ remarks:

“In the last year and a half, this House has had a relentless legislative focus on jobs and the economy.

“Last week, we passed even more jobs bills bringing the total to over 40 bills that we have passed to improve job growth that remain stuck in the Senate. Meanwhile in the Senate, zero jobs bills passed.

“At a time when folks are struggling to find work, wages are stagnant, and everything costs more. The American people deserve a government that works. The President and the Senate are banking on inaction and blame carrying the day. The House is moving forward, but we need willing negotiating partners.

“Our sensible, bipartisan legislation deserves to become law, but we can’t do it alone. This week we will continue our work and send the Senate more legislation focused on jobs, creating a healthier economy, and making life more affordable.” 

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