Levin Statement on President's State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) made the following statement after President Obama's State of the Union Address:

"The President spoke forcefully of the value of the 1.6 million unemployed Americans whose insurance has been cut off and the urgent need for Congress to re-start the federal unemployment insurance program that is a vital lifeline during their job search. The only thing standing in the way of the President's call that these unemployed Americans 'need our help right now' is the resistance of Congressional Republicans. Tonight's speech and the stories of so many job-seeking Americans demand action. The President extended a hand to Republicans in a number of vital areas and I hope they will take him up on the offer to act together. If not, he made it abundantly clear -- and rightfully so -- that as President he will act in every other way possible to advance opportunities for middle class families."

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