CLYBURN STATEMENT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH REPORT

As the government reported today that the U.S. economy grew at a rate of 2.5 percent in the third quarter of this year, House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement:
"Today's report shows encouraging growth and signs that America's economy may be emerging from the worst recession in modern times, and that's certainly good news. But the recent report from the Congressional Budget Office shows we have much work to do to address the widening wealth gap that exists between the top one percent and everyone else.

As our economy continues to recover, we must focus on jobs and the needs of working families and make sure that everyone who is willing to work hard can have a decent shot at the American Dream."