ple. We will never forget the thousands of lives lost on that awful day. We are grateful for the bravery of our men and women in uniform who have defended our freedom in the years since. Our hearts break for the families who have lost loved ones. The memory of their sacrifice must renew our conviction to preserve the blessings of liberty. You can read my full release here:

us with the lowest labor force participation rate since 1981. The manufacturing sector, which is critical to our area, lost 15,000 jobs last month. Economists note that this is the slowest jobs recovery in recent history, producing fewer jobs than after any recession since WWII.

Here’s the saddest fact: it doesn’t have to be this way. The House GOP has passed 36 jobs bills that are still being blocked by Senate Democrats.

es, bipartisan warnings, and now $16 trillion of debt, the White House has consistently failed to offer a credible solution to this country’s economic crisis. My colleagues and I on the Budget Committee have offered an alternative to the President’s plan of runaway spending, tax hikes, and uncertainty. We’ll keep offering solutions to reduce the debt, lower taxes on families, and give small businesses the confidence to create jobs again.