DeGette Comments On The State Of The Economy

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Co), Vice Chair of theCommittee on Energy and Commerce, today offered the following statementon the state of the economy:

"Like all Americans, I am deeply concerned about the recent turmoil inthe financial markets. Over the weekend, I will review therelief package requested by the Bush Administration, and as ChiefDeputy Whip, I will work with my colleagues in Congress to ensure thatwhatever we adopt will stabilize the economy and provide relief forconsumers and homeowners, as they are feeling the rising gas and energyprices, soaring health care costs, and the fallout of the mortgagecrisis."