[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 56 (Monday, April 7, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM

  (Mr. LEVIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, today marks the 100th day that unemployed 
Americans have been cut off the Federal unemployment insurance program.
  Let me give voice to how they have spent the last 100 days. A woman 
from Pennsylvania wrote:

       It's scary, Mr. Levin, not knowing what will happen from 
     day to day. My landlord has tried to be as patient as he 
     could, and now, he had no choice but to serve me an eviction 
     notice. It is scary to think that my America is this cruel.

  Carol from New York:

       I have been in the medical field for over 25 years and 
     unable to find work. I can't pay my rent, electric bill, 
     phone bill, no money for gas, no money for food. I can't even 
     print out my resume for a job because I can't afford to buy 
     ink for my printer.
       This is the first time in my life I had to go to a food 
     pantry. I was ashamed. Never in a million years would I 
     imagine this is where I would be. I am not looking for a 
     handout. I just need a little help to get back on my feet 
     until I find a job.

  Tonight, the Senate will pass a bipartisan UI extension. This House 
must not ignore these stories. We must act.

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