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“After weeks of obstruction by Senate Republicans, more than 2.5 million Americans struggling to find work will now be able to breathe a small sigh of relief. Unemployment benefits are a proven way to boost our economy while delivering a much-needed lifeline for Americans looking for work. While nothing replaces a good-paying job, providing basic support for families out of work through no fault of their own is the decent and right thing to do.”
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Chairman Miller Statement on Final Approval of Extension of Unemployment Insurance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement after the House gave final approval to an emergency extension of unemployment insurance.“After weeks of obstruction by Senate Republicans, more than 2.5 million Americans struggling to find work will now be able to breathe a small sigh of relief. Unemployment benefits are a proven way to boost our economy while delivering a much-needed lifeline for Americans looking for work. While nothing replaces a good-paying job, providing basic support for families out of work through no fault of their own is the decent and right thing to do.”
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