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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today issued the following statement on the agreement on an economic stimulus package: “Families and businesses across America – and indeed in all corners of Connecticut – are feeling squeezed by our nation’s economic slowdown. Congress must pass responsible and sensible legislation to mitigate the pain of this slowdown. “Today’s agreement between House leaders and the White House is a step in the right direction. Under the agreement, nearly all working Americans will receive a tax rebate, and businesses will benefit from new investment incentives. Still, the package is missing the two most effective means of providing an immediate economic boost: a temporary extension of unemployment benefits and a temporary increase in food stamp benefits. I will work with my colleagues in the Senate to improve the House package by adding such measures. We must do all – not just part – of what we reasonably can to give the economy the boost it needs and those worst hit the help they need.” -30-
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