For Immediate Release
February 12, 2008 |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Cullen Schwarz
Office: 202.225.4961
Mobile: 202.225.0471 |
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Levin Statement on President’s Signing of Economic Stimulus |
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(Washington D.C.)- Rep. Sander Levin (D-Royal Oak) issued the following statement in response to President Bush’s signing of the economic stimulus package passed by Congress last week (H.R. 5140):
“This bipartisan stimulus package is good news for Michigan, as it generates tax rebates for 4.5 million middle- and lower-income Michigan families and injects $3.8 billion into Michigan’s economy.”
“Extending unemployment insurance benefits is the next logical step in stimulating the economy. Long-term unemployment is now twice as high as it was during the last recession.
“Not only is it important that we assist workers still looking for jobs in this difficult economy, but economists widely agree that unemployment benefits are among the most effective and quickest ways to provide further economic stimulus. States with high unemployment rates like Michigan would particularly benefit from this approach.”
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To Contact Congressman Levin: -
Email Congressman Levin In Michigan: 27085 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066 | (586) 498-7122 | (248) 968-2025
In Washington: 1236 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 | (202) 225-4961
