[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 25, 2015)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E422-E423] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. TED LIEU of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, my vote on the Ellison/Grijalva/Lee/Schakowsky/Conyers/McDermott Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, known as the CPC Budget (rollcall vote 136) was recorded as a ``No'' vote when I intended to cast a ``Yes'' vote. I wish to clarify my miscast vote and express my strong support for progressive budgets that invest in everyone, not just the 1%. [[Page E423]] The Congressional Progressive Caucus' Fiscal Year 2016 Budget-- entitled the ``People's Budget''--is a powerful, profound statement of American values and vision. The CPC fiscal plan recognizes that the middle class is the true engine of our nation's economy by giving working Americans a well-earned and long overdue raise with paid overtime and guaranteed sick and parental leave. The CPC Budget charts a bold course of economic growth for America. It creates 8.4 million jobs, modernizes our nation's sagging infrastructure, makes crucial investments in education and enhances the social safety net. The Budget recognizes that comprehensive immigration reform is both a moral and an economic necessity. It is a roadmap to American success in the 21st century global economy. The CPC Budget is aptly named; it is an economic plan that creates jobs, expands health security and guarantees a dignified retirement for everyone in America. I am proud to support the CPC ``People's Budget.'' ____________________