Sam Gibbons: “I urge everyone's support for this bill. There is no doubt that our economy has been drastically impacted by the…”

“I urge everyone's support for this bill. There is no doubt that our economy has been drastically impacted by the September 11, 2001 act and by the subsequent bioterrorism that has occurred throughout America. Both the job creator and the individuals are facing difficult financial situations and action needs to be taken now. This bill, H.R. 3090, will provide incentives for businesses to create those jobs and innovations to invest in our country and in our future. The bill will also address the issues related to human impacts by these attacks. Hundreds of thousands of individuals are in dire financial straits through no fault of their own and are offered a helping hand in this bill. This bill will allow for States to provide flexibility to supplement current unemployment and health benefits in States where events of September 11 have caused an increase in the number of unemployed. The bill also offers incentives for businesses to create jobs, spur innovations and invest in our country's future. I urge everybody to support H.R. 3090.”