WALLY HERGER: “H.R. 3090, the economic stimulus package, includes significant new funds to support unemployed workers and their…”

“H.R. 3090, the economic stimulus package, includes significant new funds to support unemployed workers and their families between jobs. This legislation provides $9 billion in surplus Federal unemployment funds to every State. States can use this new money for regular or extended unemployment benefits and services to get workers back on the job. These funds alone would allow States to pay unemployment benefits to an estimated 2 to 3 million workers. This legislation also creates a new $3 billion block grant to States to provide health care coverage for unemployed workers and their families. Together, this legislation provides $12 billion in immediate help for unemployed workers as well as the flexibility for States to target that assistance to those who need it most. I urge Members to support H.R. 3090 and oppose the Democrat substitute.”