John Tierney: “Maybe we wouldn't give billions of dollars in tax subsidies to oil companies every year.”

I need to express my wish to have the unemployment benefits extended as soon as possible.

I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge the House to act on responsible legislation that I have introduced that would help tens of millions of college students, graduates, parents, and middle class families all…

The argument that extending benefits removes incentive to find a job is ludicrous.

At this time, I would like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Ruben Hinojosa, who has been deeply involved in the passage of this bill.