Mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of H.R. 3040. the Unemployment Benefits Extension Act. In western Massachusetts. the recession has been long and deep. and current unemployment figures indicate a long road to recovery. Yet the President says that the recession is over. In August he refused to spend emergency money on unemployed workers. but had no problem declaring an emergency for Kurdish refugees. Well. Mr. President. if your benefits have run out. your kids need clothes. the bank is ready to take your house. it is an emergencyand you shouldnt have to move to Kurdistan to get help.
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