Sen. Wyden Issues Statement on President Trump Opposition to Extending Unemployment Benefits
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to Washington Post reporting that President Trump does not support extending the $600 boost in unemployment benefits:
"With nearly 1 in 5 Americans out of work, Donald Trump's plan is to cut off the boost in unemployment benefits and shower his wealthy buddies with more tax cuts.
"This is the worst economic cri . . .
"With nearly 1 in 5 Americans out of work, Donald Trump's plan is to cut off the boost in unemployment benefits and shower his wealthy buddies with more tax cuts.
"This is the worst economic cri . . .