[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 128 (Thursday, October 3, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9867-S9868]
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                   UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 3009

  Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the 
consideration of Calendar No. 619, S. 3009, a bill to provide for a 13-
week extension of unemployment compensation; that the bill be read 
three times, passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, 
and there be no intervening action or debate.
  Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, reserving the right to object, and I 
will object for the leadership, as a ranking Republican on the 
committee that has jurisdiction over unemployment compensation for our 
side, there is not unanimous view that something should be done in this 
area. The most important thing is, for now, we object.
  We would think in terms of looking at the economy and not only ways 
to support people who are in need at a time when the economy might be 
in problems down the road, but also to consider as part of a package 
things that would help the economy grow and create jobs.
  It is essential we think in terms of expanding the economy when we 
put together packages that are needed for economic relief and not just 
to help

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those who are unemployed. We look forward to working with the other 
side of the aisle in seeing what could we come up with in terms of a 
package that will help people in need but also help to grow the 
economy.
  Since that is not part of this package, I object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard.

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