Political Quotes

“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. ____________________”