Well, I would first point out to my friend from Michigan that I represent the State of Illinois. And under the legislation which we offered in committee, my State of Illinois would receive extended unemployment benefits. I would also state that the Republican minority on the committee supported extension of unemployment benefits.
Discussing unemployment benefits during a committee meeting.
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