… single American, no matter the circumstances that they were born into, or whatever kind of hand that life dealt you. The same week we marked this milestone in American history, The Senate and the House had a chance to do one simple act to live up to that promise by extending a lifeline to 1.3 million jobless Americans. 1.3 million Americans who, through no fault of their own, who want to work, who need to work and are diligently looking for work. (03:45–03:58)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Senate and House could have extended benefits to 1.3 million jobless Americans.
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