Says Spending $6.5 Billion in Three Months with No “Pay For” is Irresponsible
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said today he cannot support legislation to extend some unemployment benefits for three months at a cost of $6.5 billion:
“Unfortunately, this bill is being jammed through, has not been considered in committee, and will not be able to be amended on the floor. Spending $6.5 billion in three months without trying to find ways to pay for it or improve the underlying policy is irresponsible and takes us in the wrong direction,” said Corker.
