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Gerald Weller: “I would note that most House Republicans and the administration have stated that we all support an extension of…”

On the recordJune 11, 2008
I would note that most House Republicans and the administration have stated that we all support an extension of unemployment benefits. In fact, the letter we just placed in the Record says the administration would sign into law a 13-week extension that is targeted, providing the extended benefits that we all would like to see. Mr. Speaker, as I prepare to yield to my good friend from Michigan, I would note that, again, the legislation before us is a radical change which eliminates the 20-week work requirement to qualify for a full 12 months of unemployment benefits, and that's why it's important we debate it, and that's why I urge my colleagues to vote ``no.''
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Gerald Weller
Republican · Illinois
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Discussing unemployment benefits and opposing legislation that changes work requirements.

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