Political Quotes

“Mr. President, the unemployment crisis we are facing due to the pandemic has devastated the lives of tens of millions of Americans--many of whom may not see their jobs come back for the foreseeable future. The expanded unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act--especially the coverage for gig workers and the self- employed and the $600 weekly boost--have enabled workers to keep a roof over their heads, feed their children, and pay for health insurance. If these benefits expire or are drastically reduced, it could cause an eviction and hunger crisis. It could also tank consumer spending while increasing business closings that will lead to even more unemployment. Additionally, it could further exacerbate this public health and economic crisis by forcing more Americans into desperate situations, instead of ensuring that people can return to the workforce when it is safe. And yet knowing this, the Republican have proposed to slash weekly benefits to $200 a week for the next two months, after which benefits would be limited to no more than 70% of previous wages. This plan, which would cut the average worker's unemployment benefits by roughly 43%, would take states months to get up and running. This would further delay benefits at a time when some workers are still waiting for assistance.…”