The bill is designated, as other unemployment extensions have been designated, as emergency spending, just as we would do for any other catastrophe. If 15 million people out of work isn't an economic disaster, I don't know what is. For the millions involved, this is viewed as disaster assistance. We intend to move forward with a sense of urgency to put people back to work so in fact we will turn this economy around.
Senator Stabenow addresses the need for emergency unemployment assistance amid high unemployment.
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