Rep. Barbara Lee tells Gregg Rosen: will reintroduce
99er legislation next week

By Michael Thornton
Rochester Unemployment Examiner
February 2, 2011

http://www.examiner.com/unemployment-in-rochester/rep-barbara-lee-tells-gregg-rosen-that-99er-legislation-will-be-reintroduced

Rep. Barbara Lee tells Gregg Rosen: will reintroduce
99er legislation next week

According to Gregg Rosen of the American 99er Union,
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) will be reintroducing The
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act next week. Part
of Mr. Rosen's statement follows:

    Today as promised, I have an update to provide with
    respect to the reintroduction of The Emergency
    Unemployment Compensation Act. A press conference
    has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 09, 2011
    in Washington, D.C. Rep. Lee and Rep. Scott will be
    addressing the media. I have also been asked to
    speak representing the American 99ers Union. They
    have also asked if we can find some 99ers willing to
    be there to stand with us, and possibly be available
    to speak to the press after the announcement and
    ensuing statements.

    So, it's here and it's real. I would suggest that we
    all need to keep working together, now more than
    ever. I would ask you to please use all of your
    resources to get the word out.

The American 99ers Union offers this update for February
2:

    Reintroduction of the emergency unemployment
    compensation  act is on the way....

    The american 99ers union was contacted by the office
    of Rep. Barbara lee (d-ca9) on 1/13/11 with respect
    to the reintroduction of the emergency unemployment
    compensation act. We are now working with them to
    advance our shared interest in extending these
    critical benefits to the 99er community.

    Below is the information we currently have on the
    Bill:

    - This extension will be paid for under The
    Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008.

    - The 14 week extension will be attached to the
    first tier extension that was created under the Bush
    Administration. In doing so all 99ers would be
    included, as there are no individual State
    "triggers" like those found in the fourth tier
    extension.

    - The Authors of this Bill are now gathering
    additional supporters in the House and they are
    developing a strong media plan. The goal is to have
    everything in order within the next two weeks.

    - Per the request of Rep. Lee's office, The American
    99ers Union drafted and sent an official letter of
    support for this Bill.

    - In the interim, the best course of action is to
    continually take action. Contact your respective
    House Representatives by phone, fax, e-mail, and
    visits to their local offices. Identify yourself as
    a member of The American 99ers Union and request as
    a constituent, that it is in the best interest of
    the district they represent to support (and by
    support we mean vote yes on) any proposed
    legislation that would extend UI for the longest
    termed unemployed. Since the Bill has not been
    officially introduced, this is the best course of
    action.

    The next update should be posted by week's end.

    The American 99ers Union is honored to work with
    Rep. Barbara Lee and her Staff. We shall continue to
    provide updates as they become available.

    -End Statement-

Mike White, co-founder of the American 99ers Union sent
this statement:

    "Good news!

    Gregg (Mr. G) Rosen, co-founder of the American
    99ers Union, received a call from Rep. Barbara Lee's
    office and was told that the bill (currently known
    as HR 6556) WILL BE REINTRODUCED next week for sure
    and there will be a Press Conference in D.C. next
    Wednesday in which they will announce the re-
    introduction of the bill, which would provide 14
    more weeks of UI compensation to 99ers as an
    extension of Tier 1.

    Gregg has been asked to appear with them as
    representative of the American 99ers Union and speak
    at the Press Conference, and they are also asking
    that a few 99ers be present at the Press Conference.

    We need you to help us find a few suitable 99ers who
    would be willing to appear at the Press Conference
    in D.C.. The 99ers would not have to speak at the
    podium as Gregg will be doing, but they might be
    interviewed (?) by the Press after the Press
    Conference. So this is an opportunity for a few
    99ers in the D.C/Maryland/wherever area to come
    forward and do their part in helping 99ers get an
    extension by standing with the Congresspersons at
    this Press Conference of Rep's Scott and Lee.

    So please, UWAGers, post this around in forums and
    other places, that we need a few 99ers to represent
    us next Wednesday the 9th in D.C at this press
    conference.

    The American 99ers Union will also be putting out a
    Press Release early next week re this Press
    Conference on Wednesday, to try to ensure the
    maximum media coverage and interest in this bill."

Mike White also passed along that anyone interested in
appearing at the Washington D.C. Press Conference as a
99er on behalf of the A99U can leave a message at
202-579-9377 and Gregg Rosen will return your call.

It's obvious that there are still 99er support groups
and a few members of Congress that are working to help
the millions of 99ers who have exhausted all benefits.
It's important to support these efforts in any way you
can. Contact your representatives and ask them to
support the legislation that will be offered by Reps.
Barbara Lee and Bobby Scott. Media outlets need to be
made aware that this event will be taking place so it's
given the airtime it deserves.

Day 29: Mr. Boehner, where are the jobs?

You can contact Mr. Speaker at
[log in to unmask] and at Twitter
@[log in to unmask] Since Mr. Boehner has spent the last
month using House time on other matters, he may want to
be reminded that job creation is the number one issue
for Americans.

Layoffs and plant closing, meanwhile, still impact many
cities and towns:

Layoffs and plant closing, meanwhile, still impact many
cities and towns:

    GREENVILLE, Ala. -- A textile plant is closing in
the south Alabama town of Greenville, leaving 190 people
without jobs. via Plant closing leaves 190 without work
in south Ala - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com.

    Officials at CNH said Monday they will close the
facility during the first quarter. The plant's products
include compact tractors under the New Holland "Boomer"
and Case IH "Farmall" nameplates. WMAZ-TV reports that
roughly 100 people work at the plant. via CNH closing
Dublin, Ga. tractor assembly factory - BusinessWeek.

The Daily List

Congress.org has a great media contact list:
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You can find your representatives contact information
at: http://conservativeusa.org/mega-cong.htm, or at
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