[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 175 (Wednesday, December 11, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H7635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXTEND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

  (Ms. BONAMICI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, in this holiday season of compassion and 
giving, we must not forget those who are still suffering from the 
effects of the worst recession to hit our country since the Great 
Depression.
  Although the recent news about job creation is cause for optimism and 
the budget negotiations look promising, there are still too many trying 
every day to find work to allow them to put food on the table and keep 
a roof over their heads.
  We must pass an extension of unemployment insurance. Unless we take 
action, millions of Americans, thousands of them Oregonians, will see 
unemployment benefits end in a few short weeks. Remember, benefits are 
contingent on continued job search. Our constituents are searching, but 
if they are still out of work, they are about to lose a lifeline. We 
can't let that happen.
  I encourage House leadership to bring a resolution to the floor that 
will continue unemployment insurance for another year. We must act now. 
This is no time to end assistance to millions of Americans who are out 
of work through no fault of their own.

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