Statement On Unemployment Insurance Claims From Building Back Together Executive Director Danielle Melfi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2021
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STATEMENT ON UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLAIMS FROM BUILDING BACK TOGETHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DANIELLE MELFI

 “Today’s report is a clear sign of continued economic progress as we emerge from a historic pandemic. Thanks to President Joe Biden’s leadership, jobless claims have now fallen by more than 90% from their pandemic peak to the lowest weekly number of new claims since this public health crisis began. This improvement in our economy has been fuelled by the creation of nearly 5 million jobs since the President took office, as the Biden-Harris Administration has worked to get shots in arms, deliver relief to families, and get Americans back to work.”

“But work remains to be done in order to ensure that the economic recovery reaches every American. That’s why it continues to be a top priority for Congress to deliver for working and middle class families by passing the Build Back Better Agenda to lower costs on essentials like health care and utility bills, while ensuring the wealthiest finally pay their fair share. This is how we  build our economy back stronger and better for every family in our country.”

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