Louise Slaughter: “Mr. Speaker, nearly 3 months have passed since the tragic events of September 11, and since that time thousands and…”

“Mr. Speaker, nearly 3 months have passed since the tragic events of September 11, and since that time thousands and thousands of workers have lost their jobs, and they need relief. Their unemployment benefits will run out, and they have no health care. We passed an airline bailout the week after the terrorist attacks, and promises were made at that time by the Republican leadership that a worker relief package would follow the following week. Today, weeks later, we are passing legislation that would provide relief to the insurance industry, still leaving no help for the workers. They desperately need our help, they need it now, and I urge a 'no' vote on the previous question.”