Compact News: Time to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Time to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance

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Weekly Address: Time to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance

Congress should act to extend emergency unemployment insurance for more than one million Americans who have lost this vital economic lifeline while looking for a job. Letting emergency unemployment insurance expire not only harms American families, but it is also a drag on the overall economy.

President Obama urges both parties to pass the bipartisan three-month extension under consideration in the Senate so that we can once again focus on expanding opportunities for the middle class and creating jobs for all hardworking Americans.

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As we move into 2014 we'd like to take a quick look back with you at some of our favorite moments, large and small from the 2013 White House video library. There was quite a bit to choose from, but we narrowed it down to 10.

Millions of Americans finally have the security that comes from quality, affordable health coverage. And those who already have health insurance will have better, more reliable coverage than ever before. From now on, insured Americans won't be forced to put off a check-up or worry about going broke if they get sick.

Trinace Edwards was diagnosed with a brain tumor shortly after being laid off and losing her insurance. In October, President Obama met with a group of Americans -- including Trinace and her daughter -- who are now benefitting from the Affordable Care Act.

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