Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I am joined by my colleague Senator Ron Wyden in introducing the Trade Adjustment Assistance, TAA, Enhancement Act of 2015. This legislation would reauthorize trade adjustment assistance programs to help American workers who lose their jobs as a result of foreign competition. These programs are an investment in the American worker and are essential to helping those who are negatively affected by international trade to get the skills and training to prepare for jobs in other industries. The Trade Adjustment Assistance Enhancement Act of 2015 would cover affected workers in the manufacturing, service, and agricultural sectors. In addition to covering workers whose jobs shift to countries with which the United States has a Free Trade Agreement, the bill would also extend to job losses from non-FTA countries, such as China or India. It would make eligible for assistance those who have been laid off due to unfair foreign subsidies or dumping practices, as long as the layoff occurs within 1 year of an affirmative injury determination by the International Trade Commission. Our bill would also authorize an investment of up to $575 million per year to train workers in new, in-demand skills, thereby providing them with the opportunity to find lasting employment that will ensure greater economic stability in years to come. It would also provide extended unemployment insurance for those enrolled in an approved training program.…”