Defense Funding Bill Provides Needed Assistance to American Families

Democratic Senators Jack Reed, Debbie Stabenow and Robert Casey held a press conference this afternoon to discuss legislation that will provide much needed assistance to out of work Americans and struggling families. The defense funding legislation will not only provide funding for our men and women in uniform, but will extend unemployment and health insurance benefits for unemployed workers. In addition, the bill includes an additional $400 million for food assistance for struggling families providing much needed assistance as well as a boost to the economy. With so many American families struggling in a difficult economy, this bill will deliver critical relief for millions of Americans.