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“The Senate GOP’s continued obstruction shows once again that they are willing to play politics with the livelihoods of millions of Americans out of work and in desperate need of help. While Democrats are working to dig this country out of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Republicans continue to play petty political games by refusing to allow a vote on a critical extension of unemployment benefits and funding for summer jobs. Unemployment benefits are a proven way to boost our economy while delivering a much-needed lifeline for Americans looking for work in this tough economy. It's time for Senate Republicans to stop denying this critical assistance to American workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own.”
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Chairman Miller Calls on Senate GOP to Allow Vote on Summer Jobs and Unemployment Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement today demanding U.S. Senate Republicans allow a vote on important provisions on jobs and an unemployment benefits extension.“The Senate GOP’s continued obstruction shows once again that they are willing to play politics with the livelihoods of millions of Americans out of work and in desperate need of help. While Democrats are working to dig this country out of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Republicans continue to play petty political games by refusing to allow a vote on a critical extension of unemployment benefits and funding for summer jobs. Unemployment benefits are a proven way to boost our economy while delivering a much-needed lifeline for Americans looking for work in this tough economy. It's time for Senate Republicans to stop denying this critical assistance to American workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own.”
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