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“When President Obama’s economic advisor Larry Summers laid out the parameters for the recovery package, he explained that it should be ‘timely, targeted and temporary,’” said Congressman Cohen. “An extension of unemployment benefits manifests these core principals. These federal dollars are put back into the economy immediately, and in states like Tennessee where there is a 9 percent sales tax, they generate revenue for cash-strapped state and local governments. Furthermore, I fail to see the logic in refusing money to assist our most vulnerable citizens: the unemployed.”

Tonight, I had the opportunity to watch President Obama’s first speech to the joint session of Congress, and I continue to be impressed with his eloquence and depth of knowledge on the issues. Our new Commander in Chief has had an eventful first month in office, punctuated by the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

The only difference was who was holding the conversation.
Six congressional members visited Camp Echo Feb.16 during their two day visit to Iraq, to thank Soldiers for their service to the United States of Amerca.