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Fourteen Democratic governors have signed a letter drafted by Gov. Martin O'Malley that calls on Congress to extend federal unemployment benefits quickly
"Congress should extend unemployment benefits, as many states continue to experience persistent levels of high unemployment," according to the letter, which was made public Wednesday and will be sent to House and Senate leaders.
"Unemployment insurance has been effective in providing stability to our states' economies during times of uncertainty and weakness."
O'Malley, a Democrat who is considering a run for president in 2016, is circulating the letter as the Senate debates a bill that would extend the long-term jobless benefits for three months.
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