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Unemployment Extension

Floor Speech

Date: Jan. 14, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Unemployed and Low-Income

Mrs. NEGRETE McLEOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to reinstate a critical lifeline for the unemployed.

Since the expiration of the unemployment insurance benefits in December, 1.3 million people nationwide have been affected, one in six of whom live in California.

This extension of unemployment benefits is especially needed for the residents of San Bernardino County, where the unemployment rate is 9.1--well above the national average.

Unemployment benefits keep individuals actively looking for work, they prevent families with a reduced income from becoming homeless, and infuse the economy with much-needed dollars.

My constituents have contacted my office on a daily basis. I hear them. They need this vital lifeline back.

I ask that the Speaker work with the Senate and take up this extension.


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