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On the recordMay 14, 2003
come May 31, unemployment compensation benefits are going to run out or expire for over 1 million workers in America who have lost their jobs. Last week this House passed a whopping tax break for the wealthiest 5 percent in our country, but nothing for the unemployed. If we really want to stimulate the economy, let us put some money in the pockets of laid-off workers. Let us put some milk in the baby's mouth and some bread on the table. Let us extend benefits for the unemployed.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Addressing the expiration of unemployment benefits for workers during a speech on the House floor.

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