Maybe that is something he wants to do to create well live this washington journal segment here to return to live coverage of the u. S. House. En in the following order. Motions to suspend the rules and 387 to House Resolution and pass h. R. 4508. First electronic vote will be conducted as a 15minute vote. To clause 9 of rule 20, remaining electronic votes will e conducted as fiveminute votes. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, he Unfinished Business is the vote on the motion of the gentleman from rhode island, mr. Suspend the rules and agree to House Resolution which the nded, on yeas and nays are ordered. Title. Rk will report the the clerk House Resolution 387, continued condemning violence against civilians by armed groups in the Central African republic and supporting lasting o achieve a political solution to the conflict. The speaker pro tempore the uestion is will the house suspend the rules and agree to House Resolution 387, as amended. Members will record their votes by electron
are vital with the collective prosperity and i am not just saying that because i am 71 years old. they bring decades of earned experience and with this and wisdom. older americans make up 40% of the national economic outlook, despite making up only 30% 35% of the population. the united states primary tasks must be answering how we can build a more stronger and resilient economy where the benefits of that economic growth are shared. when unemployment was during 15% and it is a testament to the american rescue plan. in the availability as we recognize the record breaking economic accomplishment, we must also address the ways are economy hasn t reached everyone. older workers have faced unique challenges and these challenges were exacerbated by the pandemic. decades of diminished marketing bargaining power and increasingly strenuous and dangerous jobs have contributed to insecurity among older workers and constricted economic growth. the pandemic # on the parenting i
primetime all week here on c-span. and now, a hearing on older workers and their impact on the labor market and the economy. topics discussed included challenges in returning to the workforce, additional training and education and retirement savings. don buyer chaired this hearing. i want to thank all of our truly distinguished witnesses for sharing their expertise. let me turn to my brief opening statement. without question, older workers are vital to our collective prosperity. i m not just saying that because i am 71 years old. they support families and communities nationwide, bring decades of earned experience and wisdom to businesses to places large and small. older americans made up 40% of the national economic output despite making up only 30% of the population. this year, older workers have almost doubled. a trend is set to continue even after the pandemic. as the united states continues a strong recovery, congress must be asking how a stronger economy can be built