[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
[House]
[Pages 18782-18783]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          AIDING OUR CITIZENS

  (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, the recent terrorist acts against our 
Nation have scared and angered us. Many have been directly affected by 
this tragedy and some have lost loved ones, and some are experiencing 
job displacement and others just need someone to talk to. There is help 
for those affected by this misfortune.
  There are forms of aid available to them and their families and 
friends in this difficult time. I wanted to ensure our citizens that 
they have knowledge and access to these helpful programs.
  If folks are out of work because of the attack, they are eligible for 
disaster unemployment assistance including access to health insurance. 
It is possible for states to receive funding from the Department of 
Labor if a large amount of their citizens have experienced job loss. If 
employment has

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been terminated due to a downsizing in the company resulting from these 
events, there are employment services that will assist in finding a new 
job.
  Madam Speaker, looking to our neighbors and offering help at times 
such as these is what makes America and our citizens resilient. Our 
land may have been damaged, but our strength is indestructible.

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