“It is beyond cruel and difficult to comprehend how we have come to the place where the unconscionable actions of one U.S. Senator can effectively prevent our country from temporarily helping jobless Americans from accessing critically needed benefits because he does not believe it is an emergency. It is impossible to fathom how Senator Bunning could conclude that American families suffering from unemployment during these challenging times do not need these lifeline benefits. And the fact that this one Senator could block consideration on this vital legislation makes it more clear than ever that the Senate is not working and is in need of serious reform.”