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This morning, the Bush Administration announced a plan to work with Congress to address the urgent needs of America's financial markets. Democrats look forward to working together with the Administration to ensure that this proposal focuses on strengthening the economy and restoring confidence in the markets for the benefit of all Americans. Our priorities focus on protecting our economy from further decline, now and in the future, and ensuring that taxpayers do not pay the ultimate price for bad decisions made on Wall Street. I expect to have this bipartisan package on the floor early next week.
This past week, the House passed a comprehensive energy package, which increases responsible drilling, invests in key priorities such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon capture and sequestration, conservation, and provides energy assistance for American families. The House also passed the ADA Amendments Act, which reiterates the intent of the original Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to allow disabled Americans to pursue active, productive lives.
Next week, the House will consider legislation addressing the financial markets, which left unattended will impact all Americans. We also expect to consider a continuing resolution funding the government, the Department of Defense Authorization bill, legislation preventing the AMT from hitting middle-class families, and an extension of critical tax credits.
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