Rep. Costa Statement on Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits

Statement

Congressman Jim Costa issued the following statement today upon House passage of an extension of emergency unemployment benefits. Approval by the House of Representatives sends the temporary extension to the President to be signed into law.

"After weeks of partisan delay, I am pleased that jobless Valley residents will receive this temporary relief as they continue to search for employment," said Costa. "Our Valley is home to some of the hardest working people in our nation. Extending these benefits provides those who've lost their jobs a needed lifeline as they fight to get back on their feet and support their families. More than ever, Congress must focus on promoting economic growth and job creation in our communities. This is why I will continue to secure additional water and the tools our Valley needs to put people back to work."

The House vote to agree to Senate amendments to H.R. 4213, the Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act, extends the Emergency Unemployment Compensation and Extended Benefits programs through November 30, 2010. This will retroactively restore benefits to people who may have started losing their benefits as early as the end of May.

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