In response to the latest weekly first-time jobless claims plunging to a pandemic low of 310,000, Protect Our Care Executive Director Brad Woodhouse issued the following statement:
“Today’s news of weekly jobless claims reaching a pandemic-era low is yet another reminder that President Biden’s policies are working to boost the economy and get America back on track. The Biden administration has worked tirelessly to get shots in arms, money in pockets, and people back to work. By passing the American Rescue Plan, Democrats delivered direct stimulus checks, housing assistance and monthly child tax credit payments to families, billions in state and local aid to keep essential workers on the job, and robust funding for vaccine distribution to keep Americans safe.
“Now, President Biden and Democrats in Congress are on the cusp of delivering even more relief for the American people by putting historic health care and economic measures in the forthcoming budget resolution. Not only will Biden’s Build Back Better agenda help us recover from this pandemic, but it will ensure American families thrive for years to come. Thanks to President Biden’s leadership, better days are ahead.”