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  1. Extend Unemployment Insurance shared a link.
    December 23
    On Friday, the president called on Congress to work towards a plan that "protects unemployment insurance for 2 million Americans". We need to get this done. Check out this article in The Hill Newspaper to see what Ways and Means Committee Democrats have to say about extending UI benefits.

    Failure to pass an extension of federal unemployment insurance before the end of the year is "totally unacceptable," said Rep Sandy Levin.

    “My concern is not who has the upper hand in D.C., but that the hands of 2 million Americans will be empty of any insurance payment if Congress fails to act by Saturday, January 5," said Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas).
    Failure of 'Plan B' may help unemployment benefits extension - The Hill's On The Money
    thehill.com
    Congresional Democrats and the White House could gain leverage amid a failed Republican attempt to pass a separate tax plan. Congressional Democrats and the White House could gain some leverage in their push to extend federal unemployment benefits amid a failed attempt by Republicans to pass a sepa...
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  3. Extend Unemployment Insurance shared a link.
    December 20
    9 days until the Federal Unemployment Insurance program ends and 2 million people lose this vital lifeline while they look for work and House Republicans are wasting precious time debating a bill that is silent on UI and provides a $50,000 tax cut to the very wealthiest instead of negotiating a comprehensive and balanced solution with the President. Here is Rep Sandy Levin's floor statement from today.
    Levin Floor Statement on Republican Plan B | Committee on Ways and Means
    democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov
    WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) today delivered the following remarks during floor debate on the so-called Republican “Plan B”:
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  6. Extend Unemployment Insurance shared a link via Ways and Means Committee Democrats.
    December 18
    Today Congressional Democrats held an event with unemployed workers on the urgent need to extend the federal unemployment insurance program. Without Congressional action, more than two million Americans will be cut off federal unemployment insurance completely on December 29th.

    Thank you to all who have shared your stories, which are helping to put a human face on the EUC. At the press conference, Rep Sandy Levin said, “The problem is that for too many two million is just a number, instead of two million individuals with stories. I have no doubt that if the stories could be told, this institution would live up to its responsibilities.”
    Democrats Urge Renewal of Federal Unemployment Insurance | Committee on Ways and Means
    democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov
    WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin, Human Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett, House Democrats, and Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed today called on Congress to renew the federal unemployment insurance through next year. If the program is not renewed, more than 2 ...
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  7. Extend Unemployment Insurance shared a link.
    December 4
    Have you or someone in your family lost a job? Are you struggling to find work or to learn new skills?

    How have unemployment insurance benefits affected your life? Have they helped you pay your bills or stay in your home?

    What kind of job training or reemployment assistance programs are in your community? Did you receive training or job search assistance?

    Share your story.

    Ways and Means Committee Democrats want to hear your thoughts on extending federal unemployment benefits and on proposals to create new jobs, including proposals made by the President. Through this eforum we want to gather the information Congress needs to understand conditions in American communities across the nation.
    eCall to Extend Unemployment Insurance | Committee on Ways and Means
    democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov
    Unemployment benefits are a vital lifeline for American workers who are jobless through no fault of their own. These programs help Americans continue to put food on their table and pay their bills while they look for work.
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