[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 74 (Monday, May 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2003

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                               speech of

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

       The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of 
     the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 1527) to 
     amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize 
     appropriations for the National Transportation Safety Board 
     for fiscal years 2003 through 2006, and for other purposes:
  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise to express my deep frustration 
with the Majority's refusal to bring legislation to the Floor that will 
extend unemployment benefits for the nation's unemployed workers.
  Two point seven million jobs have been lost in the first two years of 
this Administration. Millions of working men and women are facing 
difficult budget decisions in their own homes everyday. Parents are 
wondering if they will be able to send their children to college. They 
are wondering how they will pay their bills without spiraling further 
into debt. Yet the Republican Majority and this White House insist on 
more tax cuts. Mr. Chairman, our constituents have to balance their 
checkbooks each month. We could learn a lot from their example.
  New York City has faced especially difficult times during the past 
two years. I have heard countless stories from my constituents who 
cannot find jobs in this uncertain economy. The effects of 9/11, 
especially on New Yorkers, cannot be ignored.
  Why can't the House leadership bring to the Floor legislation that 
will actually help workers? It's time to help thousands of New York 
families and families across the country keep their homes, put food on 
the table, and avoid a devastating financial crisis.
  It's time for the leadership to get serious about unemployment relief 
and to give us the opportunity to vote for legislation that will make a 
difference in the lives of workers.
  I wholeheartedly support legislation introduced by Congressman Rangel 
which would extend Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation for an 
additional 6 months. We must provide this necessary relief to America's 
unemployed.
  Mr. Chairman, I urge a ``no'' vote on the previous question.

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