Joint Economic CommitteeVerifizierter Account

We continue to see the rise of wages and income in America. #BetterOffNow Take a look at our recent study https://bit.ly/2JjvMV2 pic.twitter.com/9uQwVjUEt4

Our economy continues to grow and thrive! #BetterOffNowpic.twitter.com/h1UYhijyHl

More Money in Americans’ Pockets: Real Disposable Income is UP 2.5%! #BetterOffNowpic.twitter.com/VW4tlwgleL

@RepLaHood also addressed the importance of working together as a large bipartisan effort similar to that which was so successful against drunk driving in Illinois, especially the importance of holding people accountable.pic.twitter.com/hvtu6Hzhl4

@RepComstock noted the problems in her district with MS13 gangs involved in #opioid trafficking, especially how they were preying upon young people for recruitment.pic.twitter.com/roV4ay5Snv

@senrobportman “This is ultimately going to be solved with a comprehensive approach that works with local communities.” “It’s the only way.”pic.twitter.com/K2rL7ZUHod

@RepDavid asked how to get into the root causes and push back on the increase in these #opioid-related deaths.pic.twitter.com/6JAC0fIQfk

@RepErikPaulsen, now our Chairman, got in a few questions.pic.twitter.com/JOa2OGjSIm

The hearing was illuminating for our members who have been working on solutions to the #opioidcrisis.pic.twitter.com/nxzROhpnFe

Professor Sir Angus Deaton was a notable witness for this hearing because of his expertise. You can see his testimony here. Some excerpts: https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings-calendar?ID=352D21CA-477D-4582-BE82-734CB29A520A …pic.twitter.com/71wVRFNAjO

Look at this terrifying chart depicting 2015’s Opioid Overdose Death Rate by State.pic.twitter.com/E4QZkjDqQK

Growth in drug overdoses is driven primarily by deaths associated w/prescription & illegal opioids. In 2015 white non-Hispanics accounted for 82% of opioid overdose deaths. Total drug poisoning deaths have nearly tripled since 99, & in 09 surpassed traffic deaths for 1st timepic.twitter.com/kecuhhvE2F

The increase, argued Deaton and Anne Case, is due to a rise in drug, alcohol and suicide related deaths; they stated that the liberal prescription of opioids for pain relief fueled the epidemic.pic.twitter.com/k2pCl61h59

Sir Deaton argued that deaths from legal and illegal drugs are contributing to an almost unprecedented increase in overall mortality among middle-aged white non-Hispanics. A century of mortality decline came to a halt at the end of the 20th century in America.pic.twitter.com/pKduySIG3b

Record-shattering unemployment rates! #BetterOffNow Check out our Weekly Economic Update: https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/republicans/analysis?ID=0F8BEEBB-7B83-40DC-A1FD-8A7D0DFED8CC …pic.twitter.com/S9VGaYLldO

American job openings and new hires reached record high for the month of August. #BetterOffNowpic.twitter.com/9MiebgkFw9

"Serving this administration, especially as a Latina, provides an important platform to represent the community that is such a big part of me." - United States Treasure, Jovita Carranza #HispanicHeritageMonthpic.twitter.com/eFLFYJrPkD

134,000 jobs added and unemployment at historic low! #BetterOffNowpic.twitter.com/D2eRefmGSn

Weekly jobless claims at 49-year low! #BetterOffNowpic.twitter.com/SQMdaqrEFZ

Permanent tax relief for families means millionaires pay a larger share of the tax burden and those who need it most see the largest percentage drop in their taxes. #BetterOffNow Read more here: https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/republicans/analysis?ID=FA82A08F-53EC-4201-9AD1-996AE0052966 …pic.twitter.com/jm4GQBi8eJ