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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.
Said by
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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