Tag Archives: Weekly Radio Address of the President of the United States

President Obama’s weekly Address : Fallen Heroes


President Obama speaks about the tragic loss of four of our fellow Americans who were serving in our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. These Americans represented the best of our country; without people like them, we could not sustain our freedoms or security, or provide the leadership that the entire world depends on. During this time of turmoil in many different countries, the President makes it clear that the United States has a profound respect for people of all faiths, but as Commander in Chief, he will never tolerate efforts to harm our fellow Americans and will ensure that those who attack our people find no escape from justice.More

President Obama Speaks: Congress Must Act to Keep our Teachers on the Job


In this week’s address, President Obama urges Congress to take action now to put our teachers back to work in classrooms, because the best predictor of individual and American success in this economy is a good education.More

Washington State: : : Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) is ending


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Under federal law, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program shuts off at the end of December. We cannot pay EUC benefits for any weeks after December 23-29, even if you have money remaining in your account.

 

If Congress votes to continue the program, we will automatically notify everyone who claimed EUC for one or more weeks in December.

We have posted some questions and answers on our website with additional information. You also may contact the EUC claims center at 877-558-8509 (toll-free) with questions about your claim.

If you need help finding a job, we strongly encourage you to contact WorkSource for assistance. WorkSource offers free workshops, job counseling, computers, Internet access, phones and other job-search resources aimed at helping you return to work.

If you need help with housing, food, medical care or other essentials, please dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211.org.