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like to ask that the plans of our time be managed by the ranking member on the trade committee, jim mcdermott of washington. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from michigan is recognized. >> i yield two minutes to the distinguished gentleman from alabama. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. >> it is evident that our country is in desperate -- desperate need of jobs. i rise today to bring light to the issue that could cost hundreds of jobs in america. there is a flaw in the g.s.p. and if it is not addressed, it will cause a loss of 150 jobs in the district i represent alone and could cause the loss of many jobs across the industry. mr. aderholt: g.s.p. was designed to exclude industry-sensitive item, therefore left out textiles. however, in the early 1990's, sleeping bags and other items were added to g.s.p. as eligible for duty-free imports which caused sleeping bags to be the only textile not charged a tax. sleeping bags are simply fabric, cotton and zippers. without the modest import duty, there will be at least another 150 p

and i want to thank my colleague, representative jim mcdermott and the washington state legislators who worked on this, including an organization, partners for our children, and the children's home society of washington, and the various social workers and advocates that in our state continue to try to innovate bh it comes to foster care in america. this legislation is a major step forward to promote innovation son a federal basis and to help people families together. in doing so, we will have the benefit of also driving more efficiency and driving down the cost. but, more importantly, we're going to be working to strengthen america's children and families by trying effectively to keep theme together. i thank the president, and i yield the floor. a senator: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from michigan. ms. stabenow: thank you, mr. president. i want to speak for a few moments about what is happening, what has been happening all week here in the senate and in the house of representatives. first of all, this year we've seen a terrible string of natural disasters that have