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Post by bot on Jul 31, 2015 19:53:03 GMT -5
Hoyer Statement on Senate Vote to Reauthorize the Export-Import Bank WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Senate voted 64-29 on Monday night to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which was added as an amendment to their highway bill: “The Senate has now acted and approved a reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, which both Democrats and Republicans agree supports thousands of American jobs. It should now be absolutely clear to House Republican leaders that they need to do the responsible thing and let the House vote to reopen the Export-Import Bank so that it can continue its work helping American businesses – most of them small businesses – compete on a level playing field in overseas markets. Already, the lapse in its charter authority since House Republicans failed to act by June 30 has hurt American businesses and workers. This week the House has another chance to do the right thing, and I strongly urge Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader McCarthy to bring a multi-year Export-Import Bank reauthorization to the Floor immediately, where I believe it will be approved with strong, bipartisan support.” Visit www.democraticwhip.gov for more press, floor and member resources.
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