[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 105 (Thursday, July 15, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H5620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

  (Mr. WILSON of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, by July 17, more than 112,000 people 
in the State of Ohio will lose unemployment benefits due to the 
Senate's inaction. For out-of-work families, these benefits help pay 
the rent, they buy food, and they pay for health care when there isn't 
a paycheck coming in.
  During these tough economic times, extending unemployment benefits is 
one of the most efficient and fast-acting ways to stimulate our 
economy. That is why on July 1, I voted in favor of the 6-month 
unemployment benefits extension, which would continue benefits until 
November 30.
  With the Ohio unemployment rate growing to 11 percent in June, this 
emergency relief is absolutely necessary for Ohio, and I will continue 
to fight for the passage of a long-term unemployment package. I urge my 
colleagues in the Senate to pass the 6-month extension immediately. The 
time to act is now.

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