Quote of the Day
"The U.S. economy expanded at a faster clip than initially forecast in the third quarter, helped by more robust consumer spending and by stronger exports. The economy grew at a 2.5% annualized pace in the quarter, revised up from the initial estimate of 2.0%, the government said in its second estimate of quarterly gross domestic product. GDP growth was 1.7% during the second quarter.”
- Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, 11/23/2010
For Release: Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
COSTELLO ANNOUNCES BENEFITS FOR GENERAL HENRY BISCUIT WORKERS
Washington - Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) has received confirmation from the U. S. Department of Labor that the workers at General Henry Biscuit, located in Du Quoin, will be eligible for worker adjustment assistance. The workers produced fig bars and jelly top cookies.
The decision reads, "All workers of General Henry Biscuit, a Division of Archway & Mother's Cookies, Du Quoin, Illinois, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after July 25, 2004 through two years from the date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance.."
"Trade adjustment assistance allows the displaced workers to receive additional unemployment benefits, job training, relocation expense reimbursement, and other services," Costello noted. "I will continue to work to change the trade laws that result in jobs leaving this country, and I will work to maintain funding for this assistance to employees in the federal budget."
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