Jack Reed actually said...

"One of the consequences of this severe financial crisis is more than 30 States have borrowed up to $35 billion from the Federal Government to continue paying their regular unemployment compensation be..."

"I am deeply concerned about the proposed $2 billion cut in the LIHEAP block grant, which represents a $13.6 million reduction in funding for the State of Rhode Island."

"even in the best of times when the economy is doing very well and the temperature is relatively mild, there are long, long waiting lists in my State and other States."

"I think we all recognize that your advocacy within the Cabinet for this--these programs and these policies is absolutely critical."