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On the recordJanuary 9, 2014
Extending unemployment insurance benefits will ensure that the 1.3 million workers whose benefits were cut off on December 28th will get the support that they need.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of unemployment benefits for those affected by job loss.

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