January 7, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S65 Let me say that in my terms. Pre- So this notion this is just a conven- Let’s get this bill done as Senator viously, we have never taken away ient time to take a vacation subsidized HELLER and I have proposed it. Let’s these benefits when long-term unem- by the government is erroneous. get it done, and then we have another ployment has been so high, and these Let me continue from the report: huge challenge because we want, frank- benefits are not directly responsible for The remaining recipients were about even- ly, and I think the sentiment is across long-term unemployment. The 26 ly split between those younger than 25 and the board—if we are going to do this, weeks of the State benefit programs is those 55 and older. let us at least continue it through the for people who lose work and find it Again, the 55 and older—and this is year 2014. relatively quickly. This program, the very close to home—for these people it We are beginning to sense some posi- one we are debating today, is specifi- is a desperate struggle because they tive economic shifts. We hope those cally designed for those people who are are caught right in the middle. They materialize. We hope they come for- having a difficult time finding work have a 75-year-old or 80-year-old moth- ward to the point where the unemploy- over a long period of time. er or father; they have 30-year-old chil- ment rate, which has fallen—I heard We are now at twice as high a level of dren and some younger who are going the President today say when he took unemployment as we were in previous to school or they need the help. They over we were losing 800,000 jobs a recessions when we ended these bene- have been working for 30-plus years. month. It was rocketing up into the fits, which would suggest this is not They have reached positions of respon- stratosphere in some states, 12 percent, the time to end these benefits. sibility in their firm and now, sud- 14 percent. In Rhode Island it is still 9 Let me continue from the JEC re- denly, for the first time—many is the percent. We have seen some progress— port: case—they are without a job. That is not enough in my State, in Nevada, While employment prospects have im- not just economic, as I suggested. That and other States. But we have seen proved for many jobless Americans (the na- also goes deeply to who they are, their progress, and we hope that progress tional unemployment rate is 7.0 percent—the value, and how they can help their continues. lowest rate in five years), finding work is family if they can’t work. What is the Indeed, one of the other aspects of challenging for the long-term unemployed. effect on the family? How do they come this program, if we pass these bene- More than one-third of unemployed workers home every day from looking for work fits—and the economists have pointed (roughly 4 million Americans) have been without a job and not have it affect the it out, particularly if we pass them on searching for work for more than 26 weeks, family? This is the reality we are deal- an emergency basis—it will add more when state-funded UI benefits typically run fuel to our economy, not less. It will out, and 2.8 million unemployed people have ing with. been searching for work for more than one That is why, frankly, I have been add more demand. It will, in fact, in- year. pleading to at least get this program crease growth at a time when everyone This is a phenomenon we have to deal restored for 90 days. That will give us is on the floor talking about the fact with. This program we are discussing the time—not on the backs of the un- that we just have to grow more jobs. Of today is specifically designed for those employed—but give us the time to do course we do. But this program is, in a long-term unemployed. So if there is the work for a longer extension. way, the proverbial two-fer. You help one program that is responsive to one Now let me continue: people who need help, and you help the of the most salient aspects of this cur- More than half the recipients in 2012 were economy grow faster—200,000 jobs at white, while 22 percent were black, and 19 rent recession, it is the long-term UI least. percent were Hispanic. The vast majority (85 So I really do think we should move program because long-term unemploy- percent) lived in households with more than forward as quickly as we can to get ment seems to be the most difficult one adult, and 43 percent lived in households this Reed-Heller bill completed, and issue to resolve, even as our overall with at least one child. then we have a lot of careful, thought- employment numbers continue to So these are not single transients ful, collaborative effort to engage in. grow—not fast enough, but they are who move around and are used to being Because if we want to go forward for a growing. unemployed and could work if they full year, which we do, we have other I want to also dispel the belief of wanted to. These are people with real significant issues—not just the size of some of my colleagues that these bene- family responsibilities. the program, but other issues as were fits only flow to one or two distinct People of all levels of education have re- brought up by my colleagues, and constituencies. That this is a targeted ceived EUC benefits. The majority of recipi- brought up very fairly, very construc- program that provides some benefits, ents in 2012 had earned a high school di- tively, and very thoughtfully. but it doesn’t apply across the board. ploma, and almost one-fifth held a 4-year college degree. So Madam President, my message is: That is not the case. This is about No. 1, I thank my colleagues for giving These are people that have skills. every American from virtually every us the chance to seriously debate this They have at least got the credentials, type of education, income, and ethnic bill, and I urge them to pass it quickly, which, again, 20 or 30 years ago put you background. and then we will set ourselves up for As the JEC report documents: into the workplace and probably kept another serious, thoughtful and con- The 23.9 million Americans who have di- you there, if you were diligent. So I hope my colleagues take time to structive debate. That is my wish. rectly benefited from the EUC program since With that, Madam President, I yield 2008 include people of all demographic and review this report. It is extremely use- the floor, and I suggest the absence of socioeconomic backgrounds . . . [I]n 2012, ful. It shatters some stereotypes and more than 60 percent of the recipients were a quorum. reinforces the point this is about help- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The between the ages of 25 and 54. ing working Americans who need help. Let me stop. There is a stereotype clerk will call the roll. I think the facts are clearly on the The legislative clerk proceeded to out there that a lot of these folks are side of continuing this program, and I call the roll. 18 year olds who had a job for a while think the reality is they need the help Mr. REED. Madam President, I ask but decided they would rather go ski- now. If we can get them that help, then unanimous consent that the order for ing in Utah or snorkeling in the Carib- we will have the time to deliberate the the quorum call be rescinded. bean, and what better way to do that very serious questions that my col- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without than just essentially sort of perform so leagues have raised; and they have objection, it is so ordered. that when the layoffs come you get raised them constructively and raised f one—but so what, I am not going to them sincerely about the long-term ap- look for work; I’m going to just go. proach of this program. But to con- MORNING BUSINESS Sixty percent of these people are 25 tinue to trade legislative ideas on the Mr. REED. Madam President, I ask years old to 54 years old. They are floor while millions of Americans ei- unanimous consent that the Senate starting the prime or are in the prime ther are losing their benefits or are proceed to a period of morning business of their work career. They have respon- seeing the end come within days, weeks with Senators permitted to speak sibility. They typically have families. or months is not the right response. therein for up to 10 minutes each. They have, probably, if they are in So I urge my colleagues to move for- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without their 50s, been working for 30 years. ward through these procedural hurdles. objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jan 08, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G07JA6.053 S07JAPT1 TJAMES on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S66 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 7, 2014 REMEMBERING PHIL EVERLY Everly an honorary Kentucky birth wounds suffered when enemy forces at- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, certificate. ‘‘I really appreciate you tacked his unit with an improvised ex- I rise today to bid farewell to a Ken- making me a full-blown Kentuckian,’’ plosive device during combat oper- tucky son who became half of one of Phil said as he received it. ‘‘I’ve been ations. Specialist Alvarez was assigned the most enduring and influential acts lying for a lot of years.’’ to 2nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engi- of country and rock and roll music. The Everly Brothers’ Labor Day neer Brigade, White Sands Missile Phil Everly, of the hit-making duo the Homecoming Music Festival began in Range, NM. Everly Brothers, passed away this 1988 as a way for the Everly Brothers to SSG Robert E. Thomas Jr., 24, of weekend at the age of 74. show their gratitude to their home- Fontana, CA, died September 13, 2013, Phil and his older brother Don town fans. In 2010, the Central City at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort brought their trademark close har- Tourism Commission opened the Muh- Sam Houston, TX, of wounds suffered mony singing, modeled in the Appa- lenberg County Music Museum, which during a non-combat related incident lachian country and bluegrass music showcases a complete collection of Don on April 21, 2013, in Maiwand, Afghani- tradition, to rock and roll beginning in and Phil’s albums and features a 1950s- stan. Staff Sergeant Thomas was as- the late 1950s. With songs including style jukebox that plays their biggest signed to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infan- ‘‘Bye Bye Love,’’ ‘‘Wake Up Little hits. try Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Susie,’’ and ‘‘All I Have to Do Is Sadly, just before Phil’s death, local Team, Fort Bliss, TX. Dream,’’ they consistently scored hits western Kentucky fans of the Everly LCDR Landon L. Jones, 35, of at the top of the charts. Brothers were planning a celebration of Lompoc, CA, died September 22, 2013, The Everly Brothers are famous the what would have been Phil’s 75th birth- as a result of an MH–60S Knighthawk world over and influenced musicians day on January 19. Instead, the Central helicopter crash while operating in the such as the Beatles, the Beach Boys, City Tourism Commission will host a central Red Sea. Lieutenant Com- Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, and memorial service at the museum on mander Jones was assigned to Heli- many others. But they were especially that day to celebrate Phil’s life and copter Sea Combat Squadron Six at beloved in their family’s home State of music. Phil is survived by many family Naval Air Station North Island, San Kentucky, and particularly in Central members and beloved friends, including Diego, CA. City, in Muhlenberg County, western his brother Don. CWO Jonathon S. Gibson, 32, of Au- Kentucky, which was the site of the I know my colleagues will join me in rora, OR, died September 22, 2013, as a Everly Brothers’ Labor Day Home- expressing gratitude and appreciation result of an MH–60S Knighthawk heli- coming Music Festival every year. for the wonderful music that Phil, copter crash while operating in the This festival included many famous along with his brother Don, provided central Red Sea. Chief Warrant Officer country and rock and roll music stars the world. The music of the Everly Gibson was assigned to Helicopter Sea from the Everly Brothers themselves Brothers continues to provide joy to Combat Squadron Six at Naval Air Sta- to Chet Atkins, Keith Urban, Billy Ray people to this day. Kentucky is hon- tion North Island, San Diego, CA. Cyrus, and Tammy Wynette. Money ored to have played such a role in the CPT Jennifer M. Moreno, 25, of San raised went to local charities. shaping of this extraordinary musical Diego, CA, died October 6, 2013, in Phil and Don Everly’s musical career family. Zhari District, Afghanistan, of injuries was the result of a lifetime spent sing- f sustained when enemy forces attacked ing. Phil and Don were born the sons of her unit with an improvised explosive HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES a Kentucky coal miner turned country device. Captain Moreno was assigned to musician, Ike Everly, and his wife Mar- CALIFORNIA CASUALTIES Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint garet. The family moved to pursue mu- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I wish to Base Lewis-McChord, WA. sical opportunities and ended up play- pay tribute to eight servicemembers LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez, 19, of ing live country music on the radio in from California or based in California Fairhaven, MA, died December 11, 2013, Shenandoah, IA. The whole family was who have died while serving our coun- while conducting combat operations in spotlighted, from Mom and Dad Everly try in Operation Enduring Freedom Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Lance to Little Donnie and 6-year-old ‘‘Baby since I last entered names into the Corporal Rodriguez was assigned to 1st Boy Phil.’’ Don and Phil spent their record on July 10, 2013. This brings to Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine summers in their parents’ home of 410 the number of servicemembers ei- Division, I Marine Expeditionary Muhlenberg County. ther from California or based in Cali- Force, Camp Pendleton, CA. As teenagers the Everly Brothers fornia who have been killed while serv- f started their own careers, first as song- ing our country in Afghanistan. This YELLEN NOMINATION writers, then as performers. In 1957 represents 18 percent of all U.S. deaths they scored a No. 1 hit with ‘‘Bye Bye in Afghanistan: Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, yes- Love.’’ In their trademark style, Phil LCpl Benjamin W. Tuttle, 19, of Gen- terday, the Senate voted to confirm sang the high harmony notes while try, AR, died July 14, 2013, at the Janet Yellen to be Chairman of the Don sang baritone, their voices inter- Landstuhl Regional Medical Center fol- Federal Reserve. Regrettably, I was twining in a way that sounded easy but lowing a medical evacuation from the not in Washington and was not present was difficult to duplicate. aircraft carrier the USS Nimitz, CVN 68, for the vote. Had I been here, I would They continued to have best-selling during a scheduled port visit in the 5th have voted no on this nomination. songs for several years, including 12 Fleet Area of Responsibility. Lance While Ms. Yellen may be well-qualified Billboard top 10 hits, and released the Corporal Tuttle was assigned to Marine for this position, I do not support her landmark country-rock album ‘‘Roots’’ Fighter Attack Squadron 323, Marine nomination due to her support of mon- in 1968 that included snippets of their Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft etary policies such as quantitative eas- old family radio show. The Beatles Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, ing, QE, that have distorted the mar- have said that the vocal harmonies Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA. kets and artificially stimulated the from their first No. 1 hit, ‘‘Please SPC Nicholas B. Burley, 22, of Red economy. With interest rates at record Please Me’’ of 1963, were modeled after Bluff, CA, died July 30, 2013, in Pul-E- lows, economic growth continues to be the Everly Brothers’ 1960 hit song Alam, Afghanistan, of injuries sus- anemic and unemployment rates are ‘‘Cathy’s Clown.’’ Phil was the author tained when enemy forces attacked his higher than normal. During her con- of one of the duo’s best loved songs, unit with indirect fire. Specialist Bur- firmation hearing, Ms. Yellen admitted ‘‘When Will I Be Loved?,’’ which was a ley was assigned to the 6th Squadron, that there are ‘‘costs and risks’’ associ- top 10 hit for Linda Ronstadt in 1975. 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry ated with the QE program but still sig- While older brother Don was born in Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Di- naled support. QE has done little more Kentucky, younger brother Phil was vision, Fort Stewart, GA. than increase uncertainty in our econ- actually born in Chicago on January SPC Kenneth Clifford Alvarez, 23, of omy and opened the door for high in- 19, 1939. Nearly 50 years later, in 1988, Santa Maria, CA, died August 23, 2013, terest rates in the future. The Federal the mayor of Central City gave Phil in Haft Asiab, Afghanistan, from Reserve must stop this ill-conceived,

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