MALONEY STATEMENT ON BUSH ERA RISE IN NUMBER OF UNINSURED, DECLINE IN MEDIAN INCOME, AND RISE IN POVERTY 

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Chair of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released the following statement on the release of the Census Bureau’s annual Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance study:

 “We now have a full accounting of the Bush administration’s economic record and it’s a record of increased poverty, lower household income, and even more Americans going without health insurance.  American families lost a decade due the failed economic policies of the Bush administration. Once again, the Census numbers underscore that the consequences of doing nothing are too great, and when it comes to health care and our economy the stakes are simply too high.  Along with President Obama, Democrats in Congress are committed to strengthening our economy, putting people back to work, and making sure that every American has access to secure and sustainable health care options.” 

-          Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney  

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