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| http://timryan.house.gov/press-release/congressman-tim-ryan-calls-ohio-house-reconsider-slashing-state-unemployment-benefits | Congressman Tim Ryan Calls on Ohio House to Reconsider Slashing State Unemployment Benefits | 2015-12-07 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | OH | Tim Ryan | R000577 | timryan.house.gov | legacy | Warren, Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan today urged the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Ohio House Insurance Committee to reconsider its attempts to limit unemployment benefits. Ohio House Bill 394 will have an upsetting impact on thousands of workers and members of their families at a time when they need help the most. You can view a PDF copy of the letter hereand the full text can be found below: Dear Chairman Hackett and Ranking Member Bishoff: I am writing to urge the Ohio legislature to reconsider its attempt to limit unemployment benefits, a lifeline for Ohio workers who face temporary uncertainties in employment. This bill will have an upsetting impact on thousands of workers and members of their families at a time when they need help the most. Like many of you and your colleagues, I have strived to improve Ohios economy and defend those programs that help people transitioning from one job to the next. For example, I have worked closely with my Republican and Democratic colleagues to help grow and expand the energy sector in Ohio by promoting domestic oil production by increasing oil exports and strengthening our natural gas and natural gas powered vehicles industries. But after years of strong employment gains that outpaced private sector growth, we are now seeing a softening in the oil and gas sector, along with steel and manufacturing, due to extremely low oil prices. Unfortunately this decrease in revenue is leading to layoffs and unemployment. It is critical that we maintain a robust safety net for individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Furthermore, keeping unemployment benefits steady will mitigate the indirect effects of a downturn by keeping more money in the pockets of consumers most likely to spend it. A Labor Department study during the Presidency of George W. Bush showed that for every dollar spent on unemployment benefits, two dollars were invested back into the economy. Unemployment benefits will not only help people who need them, but will also increase economic activity in the State of Ohio. As the Ohio Legislature works to reform the unemployment trust fund, I urge you and your colleagues to make sure this isnt done on the backs of Ohios workers. I will continue to speak out to ensure that they are not gutted by reductions and restrictions. Please dont hesitate to contact me if there is any way I can assist. Sincerely, Tim Ryan Member of Congress | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |