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Nov-04-2009Senate poised to adopt jobless, housing aid(topic overview)
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- Michigan residents who receive benefits are facing the prospect of having their unemployment insurance benefits taken from them, but the U.S. Senate is trying its best to extend the benefits, it is thought that the move could help more than 100,000 residents. (More...)
- For the second time in less than a week, the Senate voted to invoke cloture on HR 3548, the jobless benefits extension bill. (More...)
- Republicans are the ones who want to bring on stuff that don't relate to the issue.Acorn can wait another day. people are out of work and need money now. (More...)
- God I hope we don't have to wait until mid-December to get our first unemployment check, by then my car will be repo, I already lost my apartment,and had my car insurance cancelled, and down to my last penny, I pray the we will get it sooner and hope that I can get a job soon. (More...)
- MANCHESTER - Alderman and state Sen. Ted Gatsas trounced his opponent in the mayor's race yesterday, ensuring the city's top office will stay in Republican hands for another two years. (More...)
- At this point, the Republicans have one more quiver to slow down until the vote can be scheduled. but, from what I have researched this is their last draw with this legislative bill. (More...)
- You're definitely right about people trying to give scenarios and wishful thinking. (More...)
- With the vote, lawmakers inched one step closer to completing more than a one month-long debate on how the federal government would act to expand benefits to the long-term unemployed. (More...)
- I used to vote republican, as the years have gone by I see how the GOP have screwed the average man. (More...)
- The Senate is in no rush they make almost $200.000.00 a year they are not starving. (More...)
- My wife and I don't have the means to help others and our family has our own set of problems to deal with. (More...)
- Did anyone ever notice that as the years progressed from 1975 to the present, no garages or repair shops OVERHAUL engines anymore???? Nope, we just replace the whole thing, that's because the internal parts of the engines are so trashed out from not having lubrication in the fuel, there is nothing to rebuild or overhaul. (More...)
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Michigan residents who receive benefits are facing the prospect of having their unemployment insurance benefits taken from them, but the U.S. Senate is trying its best to extend the benefits, it is thought that the move could help more than 100,000 residents. According to MarketWatch, the Senate agreed last Tuesday on an 87-13 procedural vote, this has killed a GOP filibuster that had delayed action being taken. The new version of the bill by the Senate will help states with high unemployment rates to an extra 20 weeks of unemployment benefits, such as Michigan. The House did propose something similar, but this only allowed for a 13-week extension. According to Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency spokesman Norm Isotalo, he said, '''We were projecting that between early May and late December, some 100,000 workers would exhaust their unemployment benefits.''' If the Senate version is approved then the 79 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits will be increased to 99 weeks in Michigan for workers who have lost their jobs. This will be the fourth time that congress has extended the benefits. [1] I have a BA in political science and a minor in Spanish. If you are a Michiganian, and receive benefits, you are facing the prospect of having your unemployment insurance benefits taken from you. however the lovely U.S. Senate is getting off their asses, doing something about it and is trying to extend your benefits. and by doing this, this could help more than 100,000 Michiganian residents. Anyways, according to MarketWatch, the Senate agreed last Tuesday on an 87-13 procedural vote, this has killed a GOP filibuster that had delayed action being taken. The new version of the bill by the Senate will help states with high unemployment rates to an extra 20 weeks of unemployment benefits, such as Michigan.[2]
GOP senators will not acquiesce to an accelerated (relatively speaking) vote on pending federal unemployment benefits extension legislation HR 3548. Despite the passage of an overwhelming cloture vote, Republicans can take up to 30 hours to debate - in practice, stall - before yet another cloture vote can be held to move forward; this means another 30 hours' minimum buffer before a final roll call vote on the unemployment extension can proceed. It now looks like this vote will take place this Thursday at the earliest. The GOP will vote for the extension, of course - this bill has broad bipartisan support. They wouldn't want to be seen voting against such vital legislation. Voters in their home states may well remember these obstructive tactics none too fondly come election time. According to this ticker at the Senate Dems website, over 187,000 Americans have lost their benefits in the time since the GOP began blocking this legislation.[3] "People need to start calling senator's offices in DC since they are more updated than the local offices in their state." Oh please, our local offices know exactly what is going on in DC. We have been calling and writing to both the local office as well as the DC offices and the White House also! THEY DO NOT CARE! They Republicans knew that they are doing just fine as far as the elections are concerned and they are not sweating the passing of this bill. Now that they had their landslide victories over the Democrats they will be less likely to read our messages whether we send them to DC, or thie local offices, or keep bitchimng on blogs like this. Unless the unemployment benefits extension gets more attention in the media NOTHING WILL HAPPEN! The media is busy talking Healthcare (so is our lovely President and Bella Pelosi) and tonight they are all talking about how great the Republicans did in the election. This, despite the fact the it is the Republicans who have been holding up this bill. Well, you can keep using the pacifying effects of blogs like this but know that you are not going to get any checks any time soon.[4] You can call the Capitol switchboard (202-224-3121) and ask to be connected to your senators or click here to find your senators' office numbers. Since the U.S. House passed its version of the bill Sept. 23, some 7,000 unemployed workers a day have run out of benefits. The long-term jobless rate is at its highest level since 1981 and more than a million jobless workers will run out of benefits by year's end without action. Republicans decided they would rather fight a partisan fight than help unemployed men and women in their own states. They decided to make a political statement by demanding completely irrelevant amendments, amendments that have absolutely nothing to do with unemployment specifically or even the economy generally. They decided that that political statement was more important than helping their constituents afford to pay their bills. That's wrong, and it's an outrage. I am deeply disappointed in the way Republicans have shown a complete lack of regard for the people behind those staggering numbers. While workers anxiously wait for an average unemployment check of $292 a week, the same Republican lawmakers who have slowed the bill, are in no hurry to rein in bailed banks that are using billions of taxpayers' dollars to give to their CEOs and other executives bonuses or to fight financial industry reforms. They have strongly criticized Obama administration efforts to stop the tax-dollar-funded excessive bonuses and other banking reforms.[5] We work extremely hard to to provide for our family and provide jobs for our employees. I actually had someone tell me that it was better for her to collect unemployment and do nothing than to come work for me as a PT receptionistand now they are extending unemployment benefits? Help out the small businesses (NOL carryback does little to benefit the small S corp) and this will allow us to grow and hire on the staff that we had to lay off in 2008 and 2009. Don't give us a handout.simply reduce the tax we must pay to the government. (dare I say it??)How about reducing or temporarily eliminating the employer's dollar for dollar match required to be paid to the IRS on all social security and medicare taxes withheld from the employees paychecks? This will save us 7.65% of the gross wages paid to our employees and will reduce the overall cost of hiring new staff. I really do feel for those that are unemployed and trying to secure new employmentI know so many people in this boat. They can extend unemployment benefits for years but nothing will change until they fix the problem. I think this website is wrong. The way it reads there still maybe 2 more cloture votes? The way I understand it they will vote on the bill after they wait 30hrs, not after 2 more cloture votes.[6]
Reid filed for "closure" to break a Republican filibuster, then a motion was issued to consider the bill which would also block a filibuster, and that passed 87 to 13. Here's the catch: the Republicans have 30 hours of allowed debate time, and they're taking it! (You can read the more detailed story at Grim's blog post.) It's obvious they don't care about the unemployment insurance of those who applied for it and need the extension. There are people who apply for it and are still waiting for their interview call to happen. A gentleman at Gaylords, a local Oakland cafe, said that he applied weeks ago and still hasn't received a phone call. This is happening to people who are used to finding work, but can't, and it's terrible. Meanwhile the GOP uses this misery to play political games. One would think it's more logical to help fix the economy and assist people and take some credit for that rather than acting as the vehicle to drive them out of their homes. For those of you in places with hot election day races, think about the GOP and how they've held up your unemployment insurance before you vote Republican. Growing jobs is the ultimate answer, but causing a person to go broke while searching for a job when something can be done to help them isn't right either.[7] Senate Democrats on Tuesday again accused their Republican colleagues of proposing irrelevant amendments to their chamber's unemployment insurance bill in order to stall the proposal's progress. Their frustration, expressed at a party press conference this afternoon, was a clear attempt to rebuff Senate Republicans' criticism yesterday that Democrats, in fact, were the cause of the five-week delay on a jobless benefits extension, a version of which passed the House in September. "Remember, in years past, when we came to issues like this, there would be an agreement: OK, we can have relevant amendments," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) said of the unemployment insurance debate. "They won't agree to that," he added. "They want census amendments. They want ACORN -- I think we voted on that five times. They want that again."[8] Gov. Jennifer Granholm's office in Washington said even if Congress and the president agree on a bill this week, the state's Unemployment Insurance Agency couldn't begin payments to jobless workers who've exhausted their benefits until mid-December. Today, the Senate has been grinding its way through a 30-hour period of debate that ends shortly before midnight. Senate Democrats and Republicans haven't been able to work out a deal to proceed more quickly to a vote because Republicans are upset the majority party won't let them offer more amendments.[9] The House may take up the Senate bill immediately, avoiding the additional delay of a House-Senate conference to work out differences with a version the House passed in late September. President Barack Obama has signaled he will sign it. Even if all that happens this week, Gov. Jennifer Granholm's office in Washington said the state's Unemployment Insurance Agency won't begin payments to jobless workers who've exhausted their benefits until mid-December. Tom Clementson, a 58-year-old unemployed construction worker in Indian River who has closely watched the Senate floor activity on TV, says he is depressed and angry. "The Senate should have had this wrapped up a month ago, when the House did their bill," said Clementson, who cashed his last unemployment check at the end of August.[10] The House version would give an extra 13 weeks to unemployed workers in states with unemployment rates of at least 8.5 percent. If the Senate passes the extension, it's unclear whether House-Senate conferees will work on a compromise, or the House would take up the Senate bill and speed up the process. As of Oct. 16, nearly 44,500 Michiganians had cashed their last unemployment check. Between Oct. 16 and Jan. 8, another 54,300 will exhaust their benefits without an extension. Without congressional action, 1.3 million Americans will have cashed their last check by year's end.[11]
I guess most senators don't have to worry about money. This delay is really hurting people." As of Oct. 16, nearly 44,500 Michiganians had cashed their last unemployment check. Between Oct. 16 and Jan. 8, another 54,300 will exhaust their benefits without an extension. 600,000 Americans have cashed their last checks. Without congressional action, 1.3 million Americans will have gone through their last checks by year's end. Senate Democrats and Republicans haven't been able to work out a deal to proceed more quickly to a vote because Republicans are upset the Democrats haven't allowed them to offer more amendments.[10] You might be thinking that Senators overwhelmingly supported a cloture vote regarding an extension of unemployment benefits just last week.'' They did it again tonight.'' Tonight (Monday Nov 02, 2009) they vote 85-2 to invoke cloture on a substitute amendment written by Senate Democrats.'' Republicans, even though they are by and large voting in favor of cloture, say they are standing up for principle. They want votes on amendments unrelated to the bill. Democrats don'''t want to vote on those amendments, which include further cutting of funding to ACORN and on making permanent an '''E-verify''' program to electronically check immigration status of employees.[6] Washington -- Senate Democrats and Republicans traded blows today over who is responsible for the slow pace of voting to extend unemployment benefits, leaving in doubt a final vote before Wednesday at the earliest on the high-stakes issue to tens of thousands of Michiganians. The delay is infuriating jobless workers like Dave Ellcey of Lawton, who cashed his last unemployment check last week and is starting to borrow money to keep up with bills.[9]
According to the National Employment Law Project, every day 7,000 additional workers are running out of unemployment benefits. Since the House passed its bill to extend unemployment insurance on September 22, approximately 266,000 workers have been left high and dry while the Senate continues to delay a vote on this crucial legislation'''and 7,000 workers yesterday, 7,000 workers today, and 7,000 workers every day that the Senate puts off this vote are being pushed closer and closer to this brink.[12] Oh and the lovely Senate house did propose something very similar but only gave a 13- week extension, according to Norm Isotalo, a Michigan Unemployment insurance agency spokesman,. He said "'''We were projecting that between early May and late December, some 100,000 workers would exhaust their unemployment benefits.''' Hopefully things will look up to the Michiganians because if it is approved, the 79 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits will be increased to 99 weeks in Michigan for those who have lost their jobs. I was working actually for Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus who lost, because come college kids decided that they wanted him to win but didn't vote for him.[2]
LAS VEGAS -- Downsized Nevadans may be getting a big extension on their unemployment benefits. Sen. Harry Reid said he has proposed a bill that would extend unemployment benefits for up to 14 weeks. "Until the economy comes back with jobs, we're going to have people who can't find work, and that's what this is all about -- taking care of those people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own," Reid said. The bill would also provide an additional six weeks for those living in hard-hit states like Nevada. The Senate is expected to pass the bill later this week.[13] There are plans for the House to consider and approve a measure that is identical to the current Senate bill, Reed said. This would allow the measure to move quickly to the White House, allowing for enactment later this month, Reed said. The unemployment provision in the Senate bill would benefit thousands of Rhode Islanders who have lost their jobs and cannot find work and have either run out of unemployment benefits or will exhaust them soon, Reed said. The provision would also aid the economy, he said. "People receiving unemployment compensation typically go right out and buy food spend the money directly," he said.[14]
I lost my job 14 months ago and my unemployment benefits ran out a month ago. That was the only helping keep my family afloat. These senators (Republicans AND Democrats) are all selfish, idiot losers and have no idea what the average American is going through. While I do not wish suffering on anyone else, it is comforting to read these posts and see that many other people are in the same boat as me. Hang in there people, this bill will get passed it just may take some more time. As for the loser senators holding this up.there is this thing called KARMA and hopefully it will find you soon. End of the road! Let me tell you I'm disgusted with this whole situation.[15] I've been unemployed for almost 2 years, I used to work for WaMu before chase took over and I applied at a call center for 9 dollars an hour and was rejected because I had to much experience. The sad part about this is the person who interviewed me for this low paying position said that people with my background (banking) always leave the company when they get another offer that pays over what they pay which is 9.00hr and they don't want to take that risk of just hiring someone because they need a job. These republicans are sitting on their azzezz and laughing. Like they want us to suffer more because they want to add admendments to this bill which has nothing to do with the unemployment extension. What's worst is we had 8 years of a repub president that went to war on false information and we the hard earning tax payers had to foot the bill for this so called war.[15] K with people?! REALLY either pass it or don't pass it. WTF are we supposed to do??!! I havent received 1 call back at all! In a year! I always used to get job call backs, ALWAYS. Now nothing WTF it's not my fault so why are they punishing me and the rest of the country. The ones that say this bill is not needed are people that have jobs. Let them get laid off and then they'll change their tune real quick. This is horrible and I just need to know one way or the other! Now these jerk off republicans are claiming the bill isn't needed because in some states the unemployment rate is 2% OK THEN WHEN WILL THIS REVOLVING DOOR COME TO AN END??!! Maybe if that sen. from NH didn't have to butt in and make a big issue over all 50 states having to get it then the states that really need help would have it already.[16]
I have pawned the title to my car (and will have to pay it out at an enormous interest rate or lose my car) just so I can have gas money for the next few weeks to go to school. It's really pathetic that the government is holding up benefits because they want amendments that are not even related to unemployment. Can't they address these separately? My friend rolled quarters, nickles and dimes for me which I took to the bank today to exchange for bills so I can pay my car insurance. I think it would be great if these people holding this up could be on the other end for a change. They would probably agree with me that this delay is ABSOLUTELY STUPIDnot to mention heartless. They are also making Christmas this year look more and more grim all the time. I am just hoping and trusting God to make a way so that I have gas money to finish this semester at schoolnot to mention a little money to buy food.[6] Wow. Its hard to see so many people suffering and it is not very motivating to hear how high the unemployment numbers are and how few jobs we still have out there right now. My Husband lost his job at the very beginning of 09. He has enlisted in the Army National Guard (for the first time at the age of 36), went through both basic and AIT training and has been home for almost 5 months now.looking aimlessly for a job. His first 26 weeks of unemployment ends on 11/17. From this article I gather he will be ok to get the extension since he has only gotten his initial 26 weeks so far. Lucky for us he was paid wages while he was at basic training so we did not have to exhaust his unemployment during those months. His background is in construction, he worked as a supervisor for a home builderso obviously he needs to find a new field. He is planning to start school that the military pays for this coming January.he is continuing to look for work but so far he has only been called for one interview and nothing has resulted at this point. This is so scary because we have always struggled.but we have also ALWAYS paid our bills.one way or another we have gotten by. Thank God he joined the military or we would not have survived this. We would have had no medical benefitsnow because he joined we do have benefits and its a good thing because one of our children broke an arm and had to have surgery.over 13k it would have costnot to mention visits after the operation.it goes on and on.[6] I just pray that I will have a job soon so I can pay bills. I will probably be working any way by the time these people in the white house pass the unemployment extension. Obviously, it is not a priority for them at this time. Its a disgrace to our country that these people treat us so badly.[17]
Reid also took procedural steps to end debate and schedule Senate action on extending the homebuyer tax credit and the unemployment benefits. Lawmakers announced plans earlier this week to attach the tax-credit proposal to a pending bill on the unemployment benefits. The $8,000 tax credit, enacted earlier this year as part of the $787 billion economic stimulus package, is set to expire at the end of November. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 As the Senate continues its debate, here are answers to questions I posed to Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation about the potential unemployment benefit extension: Q: Any timetable people can expect if the extension passes? A: The agency will not receive guidance from the Department of Labor until after the legislation is signed into law.[18] Monday, Nov. 2 BREAKING NEWS: Senate votes, again, to end debate Yes, another vote to end debate late Monday afternoon. This time the bill to extend unemployment benefits another 14 weeks to 20 weeks includes an extension of the homebuyer's $8,000 tax credit, set to expire this month.[18] Fantastic news today for those who have been waiting for a month now for the Senate to move on passing federal unemployment benefits extension legislation. Earlier today the Senate passed an overwhelming vote for cloture on HR 3548, the bill that's been languishing in the Senate for so long, held up by amendments from both sides of the aisle as well as the slow political procedure that is the essence of the legislative process.[16] WASHINGTON — The Senate is moving toward approving a major economic relief bill that extends benefits to the jobless and expands a first-time home buyer tax credit. The legislation to give those exhausting their unemployment benefits up to 20 weeks of additional federal aid cleared a procedural hurdle Monday, setting up a vote to pass the bill later in the week. The measure also extends and expands the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of this month, through next June and provides tax relief to companies that have been running in the red.[19]
At the moment, we are deep in the 30 hours of debate required before the Senate can vote on a substitute amendment that will extend benefits, but also would help Bernie Madoff victims and extend that $8,000 home-buying tax credit. The GOP could relent, but they have not. Next, they could demand the full 30 hours to debate the underlying bill, kicking the final vote until Thursday. Democrats hope they don't, but in the meantime, they're beating up on Republicans for slowing down help for the unemployed who are running out of benefits by the thousands every day.[20] In a few moments, the Senate will hold a procedural vote setting the stage for final passage of legislation extending unemployment insurance benefits. Leading up to the vote, Republicans are taking every opportunity to blast the Democrats for not allowing votes on all of their amendments. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) just took to the floor in wonder that his proposal to end the Wall Street bailout won't be considered.[21] I think we should make an effort to keep the political comments off this site. It should be used to update information only. Political bloggers such as "Americantaxpayer" rightly or wrongly are using this site to create a political controversy. While it's true that the bill is slow making its way through the Senate that is largely the result of trying to attach extraneous amendments to the basic bill. Right now the argument is about allowing illegal immigrants the right to collect unemployment insurance which the Democrats favor while the Republicans are making an effort to stop this. That's a matter of opinion and if it were left out of the bill, the bill would have been passed long ago. Unfortunately both political parties play their little games and we suffer.[4] "There seems to be from the other side of the aisle some Republicans here who frankly don't like unemployment insurance," said Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherry Brown. "They don't think government has a role in some of these things Frankly, I don't think they're representing the people in their state very well." At least Al Franken is making the most of the opportunity. Democrats could make the GOP pay in another way, If they push it to the limit, Harry Reid could decide to keep the Senate in session over the weekend.[20]
Al Franken is about halfway through a 45-minute peroration on health care, and for this we have the GOP to thank. That's because Republicans are so intent on bogging down the process over there these days, they are demanding as is their right that the Democrats run out the full clock on everything they vote on, even extending unemployment insurance for people who are struggling. It's a 14-week extension, and the House passed it more than three weeks ago.[20]
With the GOP continuing to debate the unemployment extension bill HR 3458, Senate Dems have moved to hold a cloture vote tomorrow afternoon to end this round of debate and proceed. If this vote passes, opposition Republicans have another 30 hours to delay a final roll call vote on the bill. While GOP senators are perfectly within their rights according to Senate legislative procedure, their stall tactics at this critical time are shameful.[22] My point I made above (at 7:30 EST) still stands. They could have agreed to pass this at any time by just giving into the GOP's ammendments. which it sounds like the House is willing to do. Something I have noticed over these past months is that the House seems to be "For the People" while the Senate seems to be all about their party and politics. Maybe it is just the timing of what I've paid attention to, but it has had that appearance lately. even in them just saying that they would pass the bill after the 2nd cloture vote. I could easily be wrong about this, but I thought I would point it out.[3]
Included Senate Democrats proposal is an extension of an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers thru homes that close by June of 2010. That credit is expanded to give people who have lived in their houses for more than five years a $6,500 tax credit for buying a new house. There is no doubt this bill will pass.[6] Yep, more bad news. Kyl just got up and delivered yet another body blow saying basically they were going to force another cloture vote. Hypocrite a-hole Kyl says he is DOING A FAVOR for workers because employers pass along the UE tax extension in the form of lower wages and wouldn't create more jobs. The Repubs have "a better idea" to amend along with "three or four others" the Dems won't let by or the bill would have passed two weeks ago, he said. He never once said how much that UE tax ext. was. It's $14 per employee, and as Kyl noted, it's passed on to the workers anyway. You think $14 -- a tax already being paid and was paid by unemployed workers when they worked -- is worth holding up the extension.[3]
UPDATE (6:03 p.m.): The Senate just adjourned today, with Sen. Dick Durbin confirming that the chamber will hold a third (and hopefully final) cloture vote at 12:15 p.m. ET tomorrow.'' DURBIN: How will we ever explain to the people who are struggling from day to day to feed their families while they look for a job why it took us 27, 28 days to extend unemployment benefits in the United States Senate?'' ''' I'm glad that it appears we're going to finally move to it tomorrow -- four weeks after we started.'' I don't understand how you can be for family values and not stand up for these families when they're facing the toughest challenges of their lives.[23] According to the Huffington Post's Ryan Grim, An extension of unemployment benefits is being delayed by Senate Republicans. In October, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) made a motion to pass it by unanimous consent after the House approved it by an overwhelming vote of 331-83. (I'll get a list of those who opposed it.)[7] The question that almost every single unemployed American wants answered is "will the Senate and House pass the unemployment benefits extension in November?"'' In October, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid motioned that an unemployment extension be passed; it was by a vote of 331-83.''[15]
Only 2 million unemployed Americans are waiting. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 FROM BLOOMBERG NEWS: The U.S. Senate won't vote until next week at the earliest on proposals to extend both an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers and unemployment benefits for the nation's jobless.[18]
Washington -- The Senate takes up jobless benefits again today, but is unlikely to wrap up the high-stakes issue to Michigan's unemployed before Thursday. The Senate has a vote scheduled at 12:15 this afternoon to limit debate on the overall bill that includes the additional 20 weeks of jobless benefits for states like Michigan with high unemployment rates.[10] Senate Republicans are using parliamentary tactics to stall a final vote on a measure that would extend unemployment insurance benefits by as much as 20 weeks in states like Michigan.[24] The Senate agreed on an 87-13 procedural vote Tuesday to bring the measure to a final vote, killing a GOP filibuster that had delayed action, MarketWatch'' reported.'' This will just give the Michigan people time of around thirteen weeks.'' While Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency spokesman Norm Isotalo said: '''We were projecting that between early May and late December, some 100,000 workers would exhaust their unemployment benefits.''' "It might be a little lower, because not all 100,000 have exhausted their benefits yet," Isotalo added.[25] « Who's hiring right. A source at the National Employment Law Project says the U.S. Senate may finally be ready to vote to extend benefit checks for people who have already exhausted their unemployment insurance.[26] The legislation, expected to win quick passage in the House once the Senate acts, contains a trio of measures backed by the administration to prevent the fragile economic recovery from backsliding and help tide people over until companies start hiring again. _It provides up to 14 additional weeks of unemployment insurance benefits to out-of-work people whose benefits are running out.[27] The House passed legislation in late September that would target 13 weeks of additional benefits solely to states with at least 8.5 percent unemployment. It is unclear whether the House and Senate will work on a compromise bill, or whether the House will take up the Senate bill. President Barack Obama has signaled he will sign it.[9] The delay means that the unemployment bill must now compete for floor space with health care legislation. It's not yet clear when they will squeeze it in. To be clear, this is a bill that has broad bipartisan support. It passed the House and both Senate cloture votes with overwhelmingly majorities.[23] I personally think the senate will vote on this no later then wed and I think theres a good change this will be signed into law by the weekend. I think this will all lie on how quick the house votes on this since they are extremely busy with trying to get a health care bill thru this week. I'm thinking they would want to get the unemployment out of the way and spend an hour just voting it thru. They know what a process it's been.[4] "Today's vote has all but cleared the way for Senate passage this week, although Republicans are expected to force another "cloture vote" on the underlying bill, a move that would push a final vote to later in the week. Once the Senate clears its substitute legislation, the House could agree to the Senate's changes and subsequently send the bill to President Obama's desk. Otherwise, the two chambers would have to negotiate a final version by means of a conference committee."[4] If the extension bill passes cloture vote rules state that Senate Democrats must wait at least 30 hours before a concluding tally. With this being the case, it could mean that it will be late Tuesday or early Wednesday before the bill can be approved.'' At this point the bill would then go to the House and would have to be approved in full by the House.''''[17] I'm from GA and I've been tracking this since 9/22/09. Open Congress is a joke next to this site--at least when news updates related to HR 3548 have been concerned! I've learned an awful lot about legislation in the last month. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the next step is for a final vote from the Senate floor, then on to the House to be voted on once again there. (The second House vote may not have been necessary if the bill hadn't had amendments tacked on to it in the Senate which is why the cloture was invoked.)[4] The only reason Reid filed a second cloture is to get rid of the amendments. He knew the house would not pass this bill with the TARP amandment added to it. He knows what hes doing and since the house only has to do a simple vote that will take up maybe an hour of their time then I think they will act quickly on this. They known the wait on this passing has been long enough.[4]
Monday's vote cut off debate on the substitute amendment from Majority Leader Reid and Finance Chairman Max Baucus adding the tax breaks to the underlying unemployment insurance bill. Another cloture vote, this time on the amended bill, could occur as late as 11:40 tonight unless Republicans yield back time or agree to vitiate cloture.[23] Republicans and Democrats could always come to a unanimous consent agreement to waive the cloture votes and immediately pass the unemployment extension. That does not currently seem likely. Depending on your perspective, either Republicans are holding this up because they want amendments on unrelated items or Democrats are holding it up because they won'''t let Republicans have their amendments.[6]
The House passed a more limited unemployment benefit extension in late September, but the legislation stalled as Democrats moved to add the tax credits and stop Republicans from introducing controversial amendments.[27] Companies pay a $56 tax per employee each year for the unemployment insurance program. That includes a $14 surtax, which is what Democrats would extend to raise $2.4 billion to pay for the extra jobless benefits. "What we are doing, in order to pay for the extension of unemployment benefits, we tax the very employers when they hire someone and tax them for keeping on their rolls the workers that they currently have," said Kyl, who cited a study finding that 80 percent of the unemployment tax is shifted to workers through smaller paychecks.[9] The bill would give an additional 14 weeks of unemployment benefits to jobless workers. Those in high-unemployment states would get six weeks on top of that. Unemployment insurance payments, which average $308 per week, usually expire after six months but Congress has already extended them twice in a recession that has been marked by a high number of long-term unemployed. Economists say the payments stimulate the economy because they are spent quickly and help the jobless avert foreclosure and bankruptcy.[28] Gov. Jennifer Granholm's Washington office said that if the Congress and president agree on a bill this week, the state's Unemployment Insurance Agency could begin payments to jobless workers who've exhausted their benefits by mid-December. That's not soon enough for 36-year-old Tricia Butts, who cashed her last unemployment check in late July and had to move with her two sons into her father's home in Taylor.[11]
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, passed by Congress and signed into law in February, took important steps to extend benefits for the long-term unemployed and boosted weekly benefits. It also provided billions of dollars in incentives for states to modernize their unemployment insurance systems, producing an unprecedented wave of state UI reforms that include the expansion of benefits for low-wage and part-time workers as well as for those who may leave work due to family responsibility conflicts.[12] As the worst recession since the Great Depression continues to take its toll, some 15 million unemployed Americans are competing for 3 million available jobs. The jobless are running out of unemployment insurance benefits at a rate of 50,000 a week; nearly 2 million will have no unemployment income by the end of the year -- unless the federal government moves to extend those benefits.[29] Guess what. IT IS ALREADY TOO LATE. Thanks to Obama and Bella Perlosi, and their freaking endless talk abiut healthcare, they screwed up the job market to the point that the Republicans hit a home run today. And, now they will not be in any particular rash to accelerate this vote. The Democrats also will be hidding their faces after todays defeats to the point that they will not be motivated to fight with the winning Republicans over unemployment benefits for just 1.5 million Americans when 15-16 million are actually unemployed and not complaining.[4] Sometimes I wonder if the Republicans have lost their ability to think. They claim their opposition to almost everything the Obama administration proposes is based on economics - they don't want to raise the national debt. If unemployed people become homeless, taxpayers will their last hope to stay alive, pay for emergency room care, and pay for their cremation etc. If they can be kept in their homes and given the boost they need to find employment, they will become contributors to society, not a drag on it. It will pay off in the long run to extend unemployment benefits now.[22] My unemployment benefits ran out 2 weeks ago. If this extension passes do I qualify even though they had already ran out? I just need a piece of mind on this issue, I am a mother of 4 small children and am having serious money issues here. They can bailout and protect these big banks and insurance companies but they can't help the very citizen's that paid for these bailouts! Criminals! They are bleeding off our wealth! The government protects these big companies and allows the Federal reserve (Actually it should be called the Private Reserve) hand out money without transparency. They have nothing to worry about because the taxpayers will be let holding the bag in the end. The government doesn't represent the people they represent Wall street and the big corporations. Isn't that who lines their pockets with green backs? We are being run by a mob of criminals that should be referred to as "The Banksters".[15] Whoever throws out the word lazy with regard to people collecting unemployment benefits in this economy is just plain ignorant! Who in their right mind would want to continue getting half (or less) of their salary unless they had no choice. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that it is extremely frustrating to apply to jobs every daymaybe get a few interviews and then don't get offered the job due to being overqualified! It's definitely an employers market right now, and they can offer very little salary and be very picky at the same time.[17] This isn't a Republican or Democrat issue, it's a human issue. People are suicidal over the fact that they have lost their jobs, their savings and their dignity. It's disgusting that this country continues to allow it's politicians to dicker over unrelated issues when everyone agrees that extending unemployment benefits is the right thing to do.[6]
I have been in school for 2 years now and I am almost finished. I have recently lost my unemployment benefits and don't know how I will finish out this semester with no money to pay bills. I had 620 left in my account and they stopped the benefit because my ending date was October 10, 2009. I was expecting this money to finish out this semester and then arrange my last semester around a job.[6]
I don't care about those issue's call me selfish or whatever, I have kids to feed and that's my problem, if I don't pay my bills the gas and electricity gets cut, if I don't pay our rent we're homeless yet I must feed them on peanuts literally it's not a lol matter. I have been out of benefits since September, my spouse works hard but we're running very low, there is no government assistance or wic programs for middle class yet we feel like we should be in a lower bracket because after pay taxes and medical benefit deductions from his pay we have nothing left after paying bills, there are no credit card debt or things like that, I wish the government would cut the crap and just pass one bill already without the other crap attached to it. This is childish and they will have to answer to God for this nonsense. I hate both sides and this is why people don't vote. Hopefully those higher up than the senators can straighten them out. I'm really sick of this and disgusted. This is soo personal.[6] Now you might not agree with that policy and that is ok. That is the way it works in Congress. Stop giving the Democrats a free pass on this and start screaming at everyone. They are all holding this up. The Democrats won't come to the table to discuss what the Republicans want and the Republicans are sticking to their guns, unfortunately with thousands of people on Main Street suffering because of it. I blame the Democrats more, after all, why won't they use the left over stimulus money to fund this extension? Instead they want to tax, tax, tax. Yes I am unemployed today (and for those of you wondering, yes my benefits have run out and i am struggling and am out of money like the rest of you), but i sure have hopes to become a productive member of society again.[15] Folks, I understand everyone being upset but lets not sound like a bunch of "OWED WHINERS". I need this money bad, but WE ARE NOT OWED IT. John Public is Obviously a big LIBERAL who thinks the DEMS are our SAVIORS. Don't think for one second that when the Republicans are in power that the DEMS aren't doing everything they can to make the Republicans look bad. Granted there is political play going on here and yes it's frustrating, but I realize the Republicans are using this to try and get some good amendments through as they are in the mnority. The DEms would be doing the same thing if they were in the Republican's place. We will get this extension, just not as quickly as we would like. Lastly, John Q talks about this "UNITED NATION" which will NEVER HAPPEN because you have MARXISTS wanting and currently having the power in a nation of people that are mostly Conservative Capitalists and want this nation to continue as a REPUBLIC. Obama got elected because Bush did not stick to the conservative ideology and of course the PRESS just crucifies any conservative. Plus there were so many people who never have voted in their lives wanting to elect the first Black President that they never even considered his ideology. This nation united will never happen.[22]
"Unless, of course, an agreement is struck with Republican leaders on amendments to the bill, in which case the proposal could pass the Senate even earlier."thats just too funny. They will drag this out as long as they can. For what reason? Acorn? The issues and reasons they mention have NOTHING to do with the purpose of this bill. Why we allow this kind of outright obstruction to continue I dont know. Its a wonder ANYTHING gets done in this outlandish government "system" we have at this point. Many people need this bill to passit went to senate 3rd week of September.[30] All republicans. They will drag this bill out until Thanksgiving, and act like its a gift to the unemployed. They do not serve the people, America vote these people out. Pass this list to everyone.[23] My unemployment ran out in July. I was hoping that they would pass this bill before it was to late. It is beyond me how anyone could be so heartless towards people when they are setting in their mansion living off the same people that worked so hard to pay their salary's. If having lots of money means that you have to be like them.[3] Let's Hope they all get their heads out of their you know whats soon. I am really surprised Obama has not made it a priority to get this pass. Where is his leadership on this issue? Instead of flying to where ever to try to get the Olympics. He could and should be putting pressure on the Leaders of the house to push this through.I think both parties are stalling till the elections today pass. (Just think of all the people that have fallen off the unemployment rolls and are no longer counted. What happens to the number when ass these people are put back on?) I just hope they get this passed and wrapped up by the 11th. He is going to Asia for nine days. I don't know if he will sign a bill overseas.[6] I believe the House passed what it was certain to pass as quickly as possible. They did. Within days of the bill being introduced, it was on its way to the Senate. My benefits ran out more than 2 months ago - during their August recess. They had already run out before the House even introduced THEIR version.[22] I strongly believe it will be all over with by the weekend. The only way this can't happen is if the house ignores the bill this week because of healthcare. Remember the house passed this in only 2 days before and they will take it as is with the senate version.[4]
A major economic relief bill could soon be on the President's desk. It's packed with tax credits for home buyers and and a much needed break for the unemployed. Millions of Americans could see their jobless benefits extended through the holiday season. The Senate is expected to vote on a bill this week that would keep the funds going for several more weeks and expand a tax break for first time home buyers.[31] WASHINGTON To the relief of thousands of Floridians, the Senate cleared a path on Monday for passage this week of a long-awaited bill to extend benefits for unemployed workers and to renew tax credits for buying homes.[32] Nov 4 (Reuters) - Unemployed workers would get more jobless benefits and homebuyers and businesses would get additional tax breaks under a bill that the U.S. Senate is likely to pass on Wednesday or Thursday.[33]
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The U.S. Senate took another important procedural vote on a bill extending federal jobless benefits, a home buyers' tax credit and the ability of large companies to write off losses against profits made during good years.[34]
Some 15 million unemployed are chasing 3 million jobs, said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont. Unemployment insurance "is a lifeline that many families and communities continue to need just to keep afloat." _The $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, part of the $787 billion stimulus package enacted last February and set to expire at the end of this month, would be extended through June, as long as buyers sign a purchase agreement by the end of April. The proposal also makes available a $6,500 credit to home buyers who have been in their current residence for the past five years or more.[27] My family has been homeless since Oct 14th. We used the last of our cash to pay for hotel rooms and now are luckily being put up by a friend in his apartment. It is hard for my wife, 3 kids, friend, his daughter and myself to be in a 2 bedroom apt.I have contacted every news station in Albany NY and NO ONE wants to even report on the issue of unemployment. I have been told to "just get a job and stop being a deadbeat dad" How heartless can people be? I just do not understand how the senate can allow voters to suffer in this manner. I can honestly say I would not vote for a single one of the current senators if they came up for reelection.[6] Please pass this vote!!! My unemployment closed in SeptemberSingle mom of two children working diligently to try to find a job during these hard times. If it weren't for the help of my parents I would be homeless It is MY responsibility to take care of my kids!!! I already had to get rid of a newer car and purchase a car for $700.00 just so I didn't have car payments Now I am having to live at my parents. It's a nightmare when you we're so independent then your job has a massive layoff sending jobs out of state and over seas and NOW a simple vote can not be passed. The last vote went through and we managed. This is putting so many Americans further and further in debt and I THOUGHT our GOAL was the opposite.[30] I would rather work than get unemployment anyday if I had a choice because the max unemployment isn't even half of what I was making in income when I was employed. It has been very stressful without any income coming in and I really think that society shouldn't judge others especially if those particular individuals haven't experience such a hardship before. I never sit back and talk about others especially if I haven't walked in their shoes! I am very educated with a degree and still can't get employed with jobs who don't even ask for a college degree. Many times when it comes to these sort of things the ones who have the say so are already well off and could care less.[17] Trust me. I think that everyone who is receiving unemployment insurance would much rather be at a good job with benefits and retirement and all that. It is not fun scraping by on half of what I used to make. Nor is it fun having to stand in line at a free clinic to get necessary health care.[17] After weeks of obstruction by Republican Senate leaders, millions of jobless workers who have or who will soon run out of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits may finally have a chance to grab an economic lifeline in the form of extended UI benefits.[5] Moments ago, the Senate voted by an overwhelming majority for cloture on H.R. 3548, a federal unemployment benefit extension. While 85 lawmakers supported the procedural motion, only two Republicans -- Missouri Sen. Kit Bond and South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint -- voted against it. (The latter, who Rep. Peter Roskam has called " grounded" and "wise," represents a state with an unemployment rate of 11.6 percent ).[4] The Senate bill, called the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, H.R. 3548, would extend jobless benefits to all states for 14 weeks, with an additional six weeks for states with more than 8.5 percent unemployment, and all without adding one penny to the deficit.[12] "We have come very close to a very modest number of amendments." The Senate bill would extend unemployment benefits for up to 20 weeks in states such as Rhode Island that have high unemployment rates. (Rhode Island's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 13 percent.)[14] NORTH KINGSTOWN A bill that would extend unemployment benefits for up to 20 weeks for more than 4,000 out-of-work Rhode Islanders could clear the U.S. Senate by the end of this week, Sen. Jack Reed said Monday.[14]
The Senate bill would extend 14 additional weeks of benefits to all states, plus six more weeks for states with at least an 8.5 percent unemployment rate.[9] Washington -- The Senate moved closer Monday night to passing legislation to extend an additional 20 weeks of unemployment benefits to Michigan and other hard-hit states, but left a final vote to today at the earliest.[11] The Senate will hold a procedural vote tomorrow at 12:15 p.m. to limit debate on legislation extending unemployment benefits in all states, Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) just announced on the chamber floor.[22]
The U.S. Senate yesterday approved a procedural motion that clears the way to a vote on legislation (H.R. 3548) that would provide an additional 14 weeks of benefits to unemployed workers in all states and up to 20 weeks in states with especially high jobless rates.[5]
Because of the upper chamber's ridiculous supermajority requirement and a goofy procedural rule intended to save senators from actually performing filibusters, a small band of Republicans can delay legislation at will. more desperate Americans will lose out on crucial resources in this time of need. We'll keep track of all the legislative details as they are leaked. UPDATE (2:27 pm) : Curious how many Americans have exhausted their benefits since the GOP put the breaks on H.R. 3548? The Senate Democrats have a ticker on their website.[23] To make the "deal" more attractive Democrats added an extension of the first time home buyers tax credit as well as tax breaks for businesses.'' At this time Reid filed for cloture again and the vote concluded Monday, November 2nd in which it passed 85-2. At this point the Republicans still have 30 more hours of debate time.'' This will take the Senate into late Tuesday night.''[15]
Get the facts straight on this unemployment bill. Both parties are for the extension, Democrats for 14 weeks and Republicans worked for 20 weeks. It was the Republicans that fought for $8k new home buyers, not the Democratesthat agreed on $6500. Yes both parties want this bill but the parties can not keep spending without any thoughtCongress in the past, used to think thru issues and than retroact, if needed, when approved.[6] Who is going to pay for the cost of extending the unemployment benefits? The workers themselves," said Kyl, who supports the extension but not through the surtax. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., shot back that during the 26-day delay by Republicans, 180,000 Americans cashed their final unemployment checks. "When the unemployment check ends, they know it," Durbin said. "Because that's the check that puts bread on the table, that's the check that pays the mortgage and the utility bills, keeps their family together."[9] Democratic leaders have already determined that the bill will contain only two unrelated add-ons: a homebuyers tax credit and a provision allowing businesses to turn losses into tax credits. Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), chairman of the Finance Committee, argued that the Republicans have simply been stalling while thousands of Americans lose their unemployment benefits.[21] The cost of the additional unemployment benefits, estimated at $2.4 billion, would be paid for by extending the federal unemployment tax that companies pay for each employee through June 2011. Democrats pay for the costs of the home buyer credit and net operating loss credit, each topping $10 billion over 10 years, by delaying enactment of a law giving international companies more leeway in how they allocate interest expenses between U.S. and foreign sources in determining tax liabilities.[27] The bill also would continue the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers through April 30. It would provide a $6,500 tax credit to homebuyers who have lived in their current residence for five or more years. Pressure from Florida to adopt these measures has been especially intense because of the state's 11-percent unemployment rate and because its boom-to-bust housing market has created a large number of unsold homes.[32]
The House bill would target 13 weeks of additional benefits solely to states with at least 8.5 percent unemployment.[10] Assuming passage, the extended benefits are not retroactive. The extension will be administered by the state Employment Development Department and officials there said they can't be sure of how many Californians will be eligible until they analyze the final bill. This measure will only benefit people who were laid off early in the recession and had already exhausted previous extensions. Unless both houses of Congress take action to make the 2009 extensions available in 2010, people laid off more recently will not be able to take advantage of the longer duration payments, as I explained in a recent article.[26]
"Nearly 2 million Americans, including more than 13,000 Minnesotans, stand to lose their benefits. We've been struck by how many people are calling. people who have someone in their family or they themselves can't find a job, their unemployment is coming to an end and they're worried that they will lose their house.''[29] In addition to everything that has been talked about throughout these comments.people w/o jobs, benefits running out, loss of homes, etc. etc. Another thing I have to wonder about in addition to the unemployment rate in this country right now.what are the current statistics and how do they compare to statistics in the past for alcoholism (if anyone can afford it), divorce, and suicide. These are tough circumstances for all, going from losing a job to losing a home.its hard on a marriage and can eventually take a toll on one self worth and mental stability. At least I know that if my husband does not find work eventually and worse case scenario we lose our home and everything we own, we have family and friends that would take us in, we might end up homeless, but not on the streets and that means a lot seeing how a lot of people don't have that.[6]
These politicians simply do not care. The longer they drag this out, the less they pay out in federal benefits and the more that's left for them to give themselves pay raises. What they fail to realize is that people with no money, can't spend money, therefore they can't pay taxes either. They can always put you in jail for not paying, but once you've lost your home, your car and have nothing left, there's nothing left for them to take. Landlords will have homes sitting empty, banks will have homes sitting empty, businesses who thrive on people being able to spend will go under, therefore there will be less jobs, and idiots in D.C. will freak out because the tax revenues they were counting on aren't met so they will raise taxes more and people who actually do have money will gripe and blame the "non-contributors". It's a bad situation.[6]
We are all suffering and because there are so little jobs out there we are depending on umployment to help pay our bills. I don't have any respect for these government officials who don't care about the American people.[15] I mean with all the hype about another terrorist attack and we need to go to war for our country the U.S. OF A is in need. Now we all are feeling helpless in this crazy economy which we didn't have nothing to do with this so called subprime market, and the banks were bailed out the big companies was bailed out and the American people that keeps this country afloat is suffering the most. What does it take for these people to see that we need help from our government again. I mean we pay taxes, we make charity donations when we go food shopping or whatever and we are here because we need help and they sit there and try to add more confusion to something that can be handled easily. It's as if the republicans are saying yea we know you need help and since it's up to us you have to give to recieve and thats the end of the story. what the. is going on America? Cause this makes no sense. Same stories from all over this great United States of America and they still don't care at all.[15]
I have been unemployed for two years now and I think it all boils down to "politics as usual". It does not even matter which side is stalling, the point is there they NEED to come to some type of agreement for US!! The people that are unemployed are democrats, republicans, and independents. These lawmakers need to do what they were elected to do and work for U.S. We need help and don't care how they get it done.[15]
Now seeing I have just run out my unemployment and the GOP is holding down us poor people who cannot find work. They act like collecting unemployment is lucrative! Anyone of us would trade our unemployment checks for a paycheck. Republicans like Bush & Cheney created this messs! I will never vote Republican again, NEVER. You all are cold hearted bastards.[6] ROFLMAO What a hypocrite. Read those Bibles you thump Republicans, or if you're too lazy look it up on bible.com for crying out loud, find out what God thinks of the rich, and how they ought to treat the poor. Find out what your chances of getting into heaven are if you let your brothers and sisters of God go hungry! For once in your lives, practice what you love to preach when it serves your agenda by living it! Don't kill babies, abortion is murder, but killing poor people by starving them, or the working class by eliminating jobs, then giving their tax dollars to your rich buddies to divide up, and then cut off their unemployment crumbs you toss from your rich tables, so that they all starve and go homeless, then shame them and ridicule and judge them, because killing poor people (bonus if they happen to be minorities or women) is perfectly OK with these misguided souls. That's not murder at all, God condones the GOP and it's agenda, forget what the Bible says.[21] Visit UShow.com This is a total outrage and what you will get if the GOP - that's the Republican Party of Sarah Palin and. This is a total outrage and what you will get if the GOP - that's the Republican Party of Sarah Palin and Rush Limbaugh - gets its way: no unemployment insurance and no jobs to be employed at.[7]
Several Democratic leaders are getting impatient with the GOP leadership.'' Due to these disagreements, it is likely that the bill will not include any of the additional amendments suggested by the GOP.'' Some of these suggestions included the speeding up of the expiration of the TARP funds. This weekend we had a very interesting conversation on the effects of the unemployment extension; posing the question "will it cause job seekers to be lazy?"'' Please continue this discussion if you are interested in the matter.''[17] This needs to be passedNo one asked to lose there jobsThe financial industry is terrible and anyone in the same industry that I was in can relateIts nearly impossible to get a job in the field at a salary that is substantial enough to pay expenses. Not saying unemployment rate is great but it is just enough to get by if you sacrafice a meal a daysad to say but now due to not recieving unemployment i can no longer pay my bills which has led to my perfect credit going to garbage and this will now effect me for the next 7 years. thank you government for thinking of yourselveswish they knew the suffering and stress that it causes on an individualI wonder how much how much they are recieving for the delays in there decision process.[15]
The illegals have killed jobs for years now, since 8 or 10 live in the same house and have few expenses. Why are the democrats against passing the E-verifying bill? Because they are for the illegal immigrants obviously. I agree that they need to put the extensions as a stand alone.[6] I am on my last leg of unemployment, after having broken my right ankle 20+ months ago on the job. Workers' comp has given me hell, house is in foreclosure, lost the car, can't find a job anywhere in TWO STATES. Workers' comp has (as per usual with such cases) strung me out and is trying to settle for virtually nothing. I already have been without gas in my house for over a year and now they are delaying the much needed money? Something has got to change soon or I, a female, will be living in cardboard box city.[3] When my house is in it's final stage of foreclosure will I also get a Wall Street Bail Out? Or how about this, maybe you could ask my creditors to restore what was excelent credit my entire 52 years of life! Huh? Will that work for you? If not maybe you could send me some McDonalds coupons so that my family won't starve, because my husband who makes less then 30k per year disqualifies us for food stamps; and seeing as I was the bread winner of the family and now can't even collect unemployment or better yet, GET A FREAKING JOB, our pickings at the dinner table are slim to none.[6]
It's about time! The experts say unemployment will get worse before it gets better. It won't get better very fast without government assistance and intervention, The numbers say we have an almost 10% unemployment rate, but you know that doesn't include a lot of people without work, or in poor temporary jobs.[16]
PEOPLE WAKE UP! WE ARE BEING DUPED BY OUR OWN GOVERNMENT. Let me see if I can explain this correctly. Our GOVT pass a 800 billion tarp bill to help out the so called BANKS to big to FAIL. Yet this same GOVT cant pass a 1 Billion dollar unemployment bill for the little guy to small to be irrelevant. In the meantime they are eating steaks and caviar.[6] Our family would benefit and so would the stores that we would be able to shop in. It is a win, win. Please pass with bill now and help the hard working people of this country that can NOT find jobs.[6] The attitude is really a reflection of an ideology that says "Tough luck, help yourself. That isn't the government's role." Maybe it isn't, but it is the government's role to help stabilize and support the nation's economy, which is an unarguable benefit of this bill, even if you don't care about the people.[3] If not we will start seeing people turn to desperation and you think what we are going through now is ugly. If the politicians are so worried about cost and funding… consider that once people enter welfare rolls, it's likely to cost the government more and less likely people will be able to climb out of the hole this economy has put us in. Republicans have shown with their stalling on this bill that they care more about scoring political points with wing-nuts than they doing about helping people who are really hurting.The GOP loves America, but they hate most of the people living in it.[12] I think it shameful, disgusting, and myopic on the part of the Republicans to dither and postulate with our lives. It is obvious where their allegiance is most important--to the party and not to the American people. If these people don't vote we don't lose or jobs. by holding up this bill the GOP has put 7000 people a day into poverty and thus less likely to vote against them.[12]
You only had to watch CSPAN2 and do some digging to learn about the rules (supermajority, unanimous consent, cloture, filibuster) to see how the GOP used the rules to block the actual vote where it would have passed easily. Adding the two amendments that the GOP asked for delayed it by another two days because they had to go through cloture on the amendments as well as the bill. They tried to negotiate skipping the cloture time but the GOP would not hear of it unless they accepted other amendments. I don't think it's equivocal as to where the blame belongs on this one. The Dems can't pass it if they can't get it to the floor for a vote.[3]
Six other provisions, including an amendment that dealt with the E-Verify program and a proposed rule about ACORN funding, have since been dropped, according to the Republican leader's office. "We could have passed this unemployment insurance bill last Thursday," McConnell explained during his own press availability on Tuesday.[8] The" natural inclination" of the Senate, Thune said, "is to allow amendments to be considered." Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) followed with criticisms that his provision to fund the unemployment insurance extension using unspent stimulus money has likewise been ignored.[21] The latest round in the Senate's battle over unemployment insurance began Monday, after Senate GOPers accused Democrats of stalling their own extension by prohibiting debate on revisions Republicans thought were essential.[8]
The U.S. senate is trying hard to extend unemployment insurance benefits for a fourth time in a move that could help 100,000.[25] If the senate version gets approved, the benefits would get extended from 79 weeks to 99 weeks. Michigan has exhausted its unemployment insurance trust fund and is borrowing from the federal government.[25]
To finance unemployment insurance, typically employers pay into a state insurance fund and laid-off workers draw benefits for up to 26 weeks.[29] Unemployment benefits are not just social insurance. The income support they provide allows workers to take advantage of training opportunities, retooling their skills for a leg up in a new economy, and ultimately translating into a stronger economy in the long run. It is critical that Congress put the needs of struggling families first by quickly and decisively extending UI benefits.[12] The additional weeks are already running out'''according to estimates from NELP, up to 600,000 Americans will have exhausted benefits provided by the Recovery Act by October'''s end. About 1.3 million workers will exhaust their unemployment benefits by the end of this year. These benefits are not retroactive. While workers who ran out of benefits will be eligible if Congress passes an extension, they will never be able to recoup the benefits they lost in the interim, pushing them closer to poverty.[12] Michigan provides up to 79 weeks of unemployment benefits. As of Oct. 16, nearly 44,500 Michiganians had cashed their last unemployment check. Between Oct. 16 and Jan. 8, another 54,300 will exhaust their benefits without an extension. 600,000 Americans have cashed their last checks. Without congressional action, 1.3 million Americans will have gone through their last checks by year's end.[9]
If your article is free of profanity and any direct insults we will be more than happy to post it on our new site UnemployedandTrying.com and you can send the link to anyone you choose. Many Americans currently on unemployment are very interested to know if the unemployment benefits extension, H.R. 3548, will pass this week.''[17]
I have been unemployed since Jan. 2008 I believe there have been 3 extensions since then and i have qualified, will i qualify for this new extension? Even if the state i am unemployed from is below 8% unemployment rate? For all who are concerned about a gap from when their benefits run out to when the extension begins, in some cases there was no gap.when my benefits had already run out and were waiting for another extension as soon as it was passed, i had a check within a week.[6] Your state office would have the details. I don't understand why these politicians are tying in all of these other amendments onto a government benefit that will help those who really need it? Just make unemployment a standalone issue and it will get passed in two minutes.[6] Last month, the House passed a plan that would add 14 weeks of benefits -- but only in states with unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher. That unfairly excludes Minnesotans for living in a state with only 7.3 percent of its citizens out of work.[29]
Recently a school was looking for a janitor, it received approx. 700 applications. The unemployment numbers are much higher than what is reported if you factor in people who have lost their benefits, people who do not qualify for benefits and those who work PT but need and want more hours to survive.[17] All but two Republicans helped the measure move forward Monday. It provides up to 14 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to people who need it.[31] The legislation could help 100,000 Michigan residents whose unemployment benefits are set to expire by the end of the year. Supporters say some 7,000 people nationwide are exhausting their benefits.[24] About 3.4 million people now are receiving unemployment aid, according to the Labor Department. Roughly 600,000 workers may have already exhausted their benefits, according to the National Employment Law Project, and 1.3 million could do so by the end of the year.[33] Reed's comments came in an interview on Monday following a meeting on education at the Hamilton Elementary School in North Kingstown. As of Monday, 3,900 Rhode Islanders had exhausted their unemployment benefits, said Raymond A. Filippone, assistant director of the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training which oversees unemployment insurance programs. On average, about 150 people run out of benefits each week, he said.[14] Its worrying time for the unemployed residents of Michigan as they are facing uncertainties about getting their unemployment benefits. They are in a danger of loosing their unemployment insurance benefits.[25]
With previous extensions, unemployment benefits extend more than 70 weeks in most areas. Masses of the unemployed that lost their jobs in this recession will not start losing benefits until December and beyond.[6] Any one of us will gladly take any job we can find because to believe in the life unemployment benefits provide is just a hard way to go.[17] Ask Marcia! Sun Sentinel career and workplace writer Marcia Heroux Pounds answers YOUR questions about surviving in the office, finding a job, unemployment benefits and more.[18]
I, like many Americans, NEED the unemployment benefits currently being held up in Congress.[6] UPDATE: We have had a great response to the new website Unemployed and Trying.'' If you would like to submit a story or reason as to why unemployment benefits should be extended please email them to jwojdylo@subprimeblogger.com ]] jwojdylo@subprimeblogger.com.'' We will gladly post them on the new site.''[6] UPDATE: We have had an amazing response to this issue!'' If you would like to write an article to those in Washington as to why YOU think unemployment benefits should be extended please email them to jwojdylo@subprimeblogger.com.''[17]
Harry Hamburg Senate Democrats including Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, far left, use a chart to discuss extending unemployment benefits on Capitol Hill Oct. 20.[24] The Senate Democrats plan would extend unemployment benefits by 20 weeks in places with the highest unemployment rates and extend benefits by 14 weeks everywhere else.[6]
For the second time in less than a week, the Senate voted to invoke cloture on HR 3548, the jobless benefits extension bill. [35] The Senate has voted to end debate on the bill, and within 30 hours of the cloture vote's passage, a final roll call vote on the bill itself can be brought to the Senate floor. Included in this legislation is the extension of the homebuyer tax credit into April of 2010.[16] Help Me Now !! I have paid taxes since 1968 by my count that is 41 years.Today I am on my way to the FOODBANK. Feel like shooting myself in the head. I hate to rain on the parade of those waiting, myself included, but the senate is off Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week. That means 30 hours from yesterdays cloture vote at 5:30 will push the bill floor vote to next week.[6]
Democrats have tried to curry GOP favor by adding billions of dollars worth of business tax breaks to the bill and extending the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. The Senate again advanced the bill Monday on an 85-2 vote, making a final vote likely later this week, The Associated Press reports.[24] Senate lawmakers reportedly are at odds over proposed GOP amendments limiting federal aid for the activist group ACORN and ending the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program for the financial industry and a Democratic hate-crimes amendment attached to earlier, unrelated legislation. Democrats have also added a $6,500 tax credit to homeowners who have been in their current residences for at least five years, the AP reports.[24] The administration endorses an extension. Senate action was delayed by a Republican demand that a vote be allowed on an amendment to end the Treasury Department's Troubled Asset Relief Program at the end of this year.[18]
The Senate took a procedural vote on the bill Monday to block Republicans from terminating the 700 billion dollar TARP financial rescue plan at the end of the year.[31] The housing and business tax breaks, which would cost the government $21.2 billion over 10 years, would be financed by delaying a rule change that governs how companies allocate interest expenses. The bill has been held up for weeks as lawmakers sparred over unrelated provisions that Republicans wanted to bring up for a vote, such ending the unpopular bank-bailout program.[28]
Playing politics with people's electric bills, mortgage, car, insurance payments, etc, etc. Typical republican nonsense, prioritizing things that mean so little while neglecting things that mean so much. They like to think of themselves as the party of morals and integrity. It took me 35 years to realize that they are nothing more than the party of ignorance and hypocracy.[6] I think what the Senate Republicans are doing with bill is deplorable. They are taking their good old time, while we lose our houses, can't eat.[6] We are losing our dignity. They ( the Senate ) are making so much money and getting a raise on top of it and they have the best health care. I will tell you now when it comes time for the election, I'll remember what they did with this bill and they will be voted out of office. I live in an area where we have 1 Republican who is holding this up.[6]
This bill was given to them without amendments, and it should be passed by the Senate the same way. I blame the Dems as much as I do the GOP. The Dems have the numbers and could have forced this bill through but they didn't. Last week Sen. Reid kowtowed to Sen. McConnell so ashamedly that McConnell is probably still wiping lipstick off his behind.[15] What happened to "the best interest of the country?" Not only would adding the GOP proposed amendments create problems with acceptance in the House, but it would TARP de-authorization could create problems with the signature of the bill by the President. Because it is a reflection of the value system of the GOP, and how little regard they have for helping people in need.[3] If the Dems just accepted all the amendment because the GOP was using the leverage of the bill, it would only portend death or further delay of the bill in the House or on the President's desk. They calculated that this was the fastest way to get the bill done.[3]
I just called the House of Appropriations Committee just a few minutes ago. They informed me that the only days off they will have will be on November 11, 2009 and also for Thanksgiving. They also informed me that once the President signs the legislative bill it will take effect immediately and it DOES NOT need to go to the House Committee on Appropriations. They will immediately appropriate the funds to all the states and also said that it doesn't take time for the states to receive them.[4] Did anyone see last week's Dateline about the stock trader that started robbing banks to pay his bills after he got fired? I'm not advocating crime or violence but desperate times call for desperate measures. I really don't the republicans take this seriously. I'm going to write a script for Hollywood similar to John Doe with Denzel Washington about the guy that couldn't afford to pay for his kid's heart transplant, but this story is about a family that lose work and the house and they do what they have to do.[22]
I wish i will get a Job that i can pay my rent and bill. I can't believe im saying this i can't believe We have to Work just to survive and im not talking about, saving and just enjoying the beauty of LIFE like "Those people who are desiding everything for us".[17] My husband does have a job but just barely enough to get by. They need to pass this NOW or come December we will not be able to go see our son graduate from the U.S. ARMY to then be shipped out oversees to war. If I don't go who knows when I will see my son again or if I ever will.Please pass this bill so we can pay for our home, our bills and put food on the table.[12] We need the funds to pay bills and to take care of our families. Don't they think we are looking for jobs.[6]
Now I am using that fund to pay my bills. Taking a job in another state is out of the question right now. (And my parents don't have the money for me to borrow either, they are barely getting by.)[3]
Maybe if everyone would stop just blaming the GOP for the delay, the bill would get passed. The democrats have shown a complete unwillingness to listen to anybody but their own bureaucrats! I too am unemployed, my benefits ran out, have a great resume, even went a received a certification and more education and today have no idea where i am going to get money from to pay my bills.[12] Every day of delay in getting the bill to the president'''s desk translates into benefits the unemployed will never be able to access. As the unemployed run out of benefits, they are less likely to spend money to stimulate the economy and more vulnerable to home foreclosures'''both trends that could stall economic recovery.[12]
WASHINGTON — A major economic relief bill that extends benefits to the jobless and expands a first-time home buyer tax credit took a step forward Monday in the Senate.[27] The most we get is a line about the bill being "tangled up" in the Senate at the end of a story about the Homebuyers' Tax Credit. If it takes it, Dick Durbin should stand on his head or call Mitch McConnell an A-hole on the Senate floor. That might get some attention. I could scream watching these Dem Senators being so polite to these jerks. Some kind of attention needs to be drawn to this.[23]
Voting 87-13, the senate advanced a bill (HR 3548) that would provide 20 more weeks of jobless checks for those whose current allotments have expired or soon will expire and live in states with at least 8.5 percent unemployment.[17] If Reid invokes another cloture vote another 30 hours will be added which will put us into Thursday morning at the earliest for a vote on the bill.'' At this point over 185,000 people have lost their unemployment benefits.''[15] Information in your blog is incorrect and you need to correct it so people don't freak needlessly. This cloture vote was the final one. It was on the amended bill. The 30 hour clock started around 5:30 p.m. ET. This means that after 30 hours the bill will be voted up or down.[6]
Looks like another cloture vote and the bill can't be considered for ANOTHER 30 hours. The House is about to devote its entire calender to health care.[8] The House said that they would pass the bill without a problem after the 2nd cloture vote.[3] As far as when the prez signs this into law, that I can only predict. Since this is the second cloture vote, they have to vote when this is up period. It will win because we have the votes. Assuming the house passes the bill this week sometime then the prez will sign into law within 24 hours.[4]
The vote on the unemployment bill was 85-2. That is well above the 60 needed to limit amendments and move the legislation toward a final vote, which is likely later this week.[27] Republicans sought unsuccessfully to get votes on amendments to limit federal aid to the troubled community activist group ACORN and adapt an Internet program that employers use to check on the legal residency status of new hires to ensure that no illegal immigrants are receiving unemployment checks.[27]
But his "sidetrack" is a worthy one of veterans dying because of the crappy VA system. The fact he even had the time and opportunity to talk about this is due to the obstruction of Senate Republicans on the Unemployment vote.[23] Another week passes and still no up or down Senate vote to extend unemployment insurance. This is no time to play politics. This is no time for '''dithering."[12]
Unemployment extension cloture vote to be held in Senate Wednesday afternoon by Mike R.[16] Subsequently the Senate Republicans objected to the Senate Majority Leader's motion. At this point Reid filed a cloture vote which passed 87 to 13 last week.''[15]
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said on the Senate floor last week that Democrats had the 60 votes necessary to approve the measure and could have voted on it at any time.[14]
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner can extend the $700 billion program beyond the end of the year, but Republicans say that authority should be taken away, arguing that Democrats are using unspent TARP money as a slush fund to pay for programs unrelated to financial stabilization. They said Democrats were avoiding a tough vote on an unpopular program.[27]
The fact that anyone believes that anyone else would choose to live on unemployment, because it is such an easy and rich free ride, shows how ignorant they are, and that they've never had to suffer the unfortunate fate of being unable to find a job. The fact that conservative moron895 thinks that we're making $604 a week, again PROVES his ignorance, and also show how much money he makes! I'm certain that he has a very nice fat cat postition somewhere that affords him to snub and wrongly judge those less fortunate. I'm guessing like most conservatives, he does this all why swearing to be a good christian, and support good family values.[21] Stop holding up unemployment, we need the money ASAP. Why hold up unemployment for something that is insignificant when people are losing their jobs everyday and money is needed. The holiday's is approaching and they are still trying to make a decision when it did not take them this long to make a decision about the banks and the car dealers.[6]
I wonder. This Country is asleep again, just like before 911. Some terrorists are licking their chops, plotting and planning, while were all worried about unemployment and health care. I'm sorry for creating such controversial opinions on the backs of the true unemployed that really need help. I just want every us citizen to wake up and realize that this government is not looking out for uuuu. 20 weeks, make it last and good luck to every person that needs this money to help their families.[21] Like many that have posted there concerns related to the passage of the unemployment extension. This is absolutely inexcusable behavior of the Republican Party placing unrelated agenda's in front of unemployed citizens that are greatly suffering and need financial assistance now. I don't see how this level of behavior is honoring their oaths when they were sworn in to represent their districts honorably.[6] I can't look for work 100 miles from home, I couldn't afford to drive. I've been unemployed almost 2 years and I need this unemployment extension until something breaks.[6]
My unemployment benefits ran out two months ago. I am in dier need of this extension.[21] The unemployment benefits extension has been much talked about in Washington and on Main Street.''[15] The legislative slog to approve an unemployment benefit extension continues.[23]
My unemployment benefits ended the last week of August since then I have been borrowing money to pay rent, get food and gas money.[17] If you E-File with Direct Deposit, funds should be in your account no later than Wednesday the 25th. This is the absolute earliest I see any extended unemployment benefits actually being paid out. Other methods of filing obviously would be later, and since offices are closed on Thanksgiving, and The Day After Thanksgiving, if you use regular mail, you're certainly looking at no sooner than a December delivery.[4] Has anyone stopped to think about how not extending the benefits will lead to our so called laziness? Without the unemployment benefits,how are we suppose to get transportation to find a job,keep a phone on to receive calls or inquire about employment,and how in the hell are we supposed to take care of our children whose only crimes are being born in a world where the rich get richer and the less fortunate well hey I guess we're all just a bunch of lazy slobs so who gives a damn.[17] I mean, how much can a heart take?? Now I am an American who is straining the system by having to apply for charity care at my hospital for all the upcoming surgeries. Let them keep sending the billsI can't pay them, I have been without unemployment since mid September. What are they going to take from me if I don't pay??? It's already gone. It's a viscous circle of insanity. I cannot help but think of all these DEMS and GOPS going Christmas shopping for their loved ones and returning home in their luxury cars, pulling into the driveway of their mini mansions to go in to eat their dinnersdo ya think they are thinking about us??? Highly unlikely. Don't get me wrong, I'm not jealous, I just know they have the power to help all of us in this situation and all it is, is delay after delay, after delay.[15]
Wild. The concern for the the unemployment surtax shows how little GOP Senators understand America's own unemployment funding system - that surtax is funded by the worker when they're employed. It's not a burden on the employer, or it should not be. Many want to know who to call to place pressure on ending this bit of political gaming because Americans who need the extension ASAP are suffering.[36] I don't know how everyone's unemployment procedures go for each state but for Illinois we will for sure get a check before Thanksgiving. Not sure yet if it will be a weeks worth or the full check but it should only take a few days to get a letter stating when to call in after this is signed into law. I used to be a case worker at IDES so I know about how they do things there. The computer systems there are already set up to handle this type of extension.[4] Workers living in states where the unemployment rate is above 8.5 percent would get an additional six weeks of benefits, for a total of 20 extra weeks of benefits.[33] The bill would provide 20 weeks of extra benefits to high unemployment states. That includes Florida, where 250,000 jobless residents would get a boost.[32]
Why is it taking so long. I agree with the above I want a job not unemployment, It's not nearly enough to cover my bills but it helps. This is not my fault and I should not be penalized.[17] Let me see if I got this right. My unemployment is taxable and those taxes will be used to help pay the massive debt cause by the bank bail-out? I can't get a loan because I don't have a job. That about as bi-partisan as it gets.[15]
I hope now that I can find a job that I can work around school. I am glad that this benefit helped me, but at least it could of helped me through to the end. Unemployment is the highest it's been in three decades.[6] Some business groups and economists are skeptical. They argue that the money could be better spent on job creation and that extended benefits reduce incentives to seek work. Other experts say that should not be a concern because jobs continue to be so scarce. When so many are seriously looking for work and the jobs don't exist, it is beneficial to the economy to help some of them make ends meet until the market improves.[29]
Now in the past 3 weeks buried two cousins struggling to keep families afloatone age 46 of high blood pressure "HEART EXPLODED" and another age 57 who worked at Fords from Depression and high blood pressure.isnt it time to move on? DIEING PEOPLE it real its happening in AMERICA.AND DONT SAY MOVE BECAUSE WE ALL LIVE IN DIFFERENT STATES AND IT IS GOING N EVERYWHERE! gOLF COURSES CLOSING due to retires rising healthcare and nobody can go golfing? So all those emploees are out o jobs also! Come on we have PAID int this we have lost our benefits since late Augustwe are getting hungry and depressedwhos next that can't handle pressure.[15] I have worked all my life, and have never been without a job. It is time Democrats push this thru, forget about Rep. they are thumbsuckers anyway. People are struggling to get by, and I am ashamed of Washington that they are letting people go thru this. Rep don't care, they put us here anyway, Thank-you George Bush and all your Rep. buddies! I am sick of hearing the right say that passing this just gives the unemployed a reason to be lazy. This is not a hand out, people have worked and paid for this.[12]
If it takes adding a billion bills to get it to pass then it should be so. The Democrats dont care. look at last nights election. the people are changing sides and are not happy with this past years economic events.[30] What is wrong with these senators,do they understand people are losing their cars,home and everything.I was laid off a year ago and haven't been able to find nothing,Im living off my savings and it's almost gone.I hope they pass this bill soon or Im gonna be homeless.what a shame people have to live like this,this is so sad.[15]
Wheres the jobs? Wheres the Hope? Remember the big rush to pass a stimulus bill?? You know, the one no body even read? Shovel ready jobs??? WHERE ARE THEY!??? Oh sure we'll send billions to AIG, Billions overseas but how dare the tax payers get some relief when their out of work!! Wake up people, stop voting for these clowns, they are all rich and play games with our lives for their votes.[6] If these people don't vote we don't lose or jobs. by holding up this bill the GOP has put 7000 people a day into poverty and thus less likely to vote against them.[17] Then Democrats would have to file cloture on the full bill, wait a day, have a final cloture vote, wait another 30 hours and vote on the bill. That'''s 60 hours and one day away.[6] Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid has announced that there will be another cloture vote on Monday to determine the final language of the bill.''[17]
BTW, I've always thought the ability to tack things onto a bill, especially non-related stuff, is just ridiculous. It basically is a way of trading votes, i.e., I'll vote for X if you'll vote for Y. And by combining it in one bill, no one can be accused of not voting the way they agreed to. This just seems absolutely wrong IMO. A bill, like this UI extension, can be summed up in a couple of sentences to completely cover the entire bill (granted, I know some bills do need hundreds of pages for everything involved.)[3] I also served in Vietnam and just recently got diagnosed with Diabetes from exposure to Agent Orange with secondary Neurapathy and pain in finger and toes and you call me and my fellow unemployed Americans Lazy you ought to be in our shoes and see how you like someone playing with your life. I haven't collected a check in 5 weeks now how am I suppose to pay my bills? I think we should send all our bills to these Senators who want to play games with our lifes and make them pay them.[17] I think that's an interesting perspective, but one I don't buy. The Republicans knew this bill was vital, was good for the unemployed and the economy, and therefore was absolutely going to pass, so they used it to try to advance their petty interests.[3] I'm sure this bill will be signed next week by President Obama. Republicans and Democrats both need to stop waiting around and get off their high horse. It's not about them, but completely about Americans that are suffering.[6] We were created as the UNITED States, and we need to be UNITED if we are going to get past politics and rebuild our economy. You said, "the Republicans are using this to try and get some good amendments through" Thank you for admitting this, but if they were good amendments, they wouldn't need another bill to attach to. Simply put their bills through on their own merit.[22] Extending federal aid is generally supported in Congress, but Senate Republicans have blocked consideration in recent weeks by adding unrelated amendments to the bill.[29] Last night, the Senate effectively voted to end debate on the two amendments that were added to the bill. In essence, finalizing the language on those amendments crated one more step. Tomorrow, the chamber can end debate by voting for cloture on the final language of the entire bill, including those two amendments.[23]
Hope this passes for everyones sake,BUT everyone seems to be focusing on the senate vote.This bill has to be approved by the HOUSE next,,and they did not want this extension nationwide,,only for states over 8.5%.[6] Everyone is talking about the Senate version and those of us unemployed are concerned about the timing, however this thing will be passed, but then the Senate bill and House bill must be reconciled.[22] The House and Senate can dick around with any old bill, at the mercy of us taxpayers.[21] The Senate is expected to approve the bill by mid-week, with the House soon to follow.[32] Ordinarily, a congressional conference committee would have to form and sort through differences between the Senate and House bills.[14]
The article about the "Mid December" statement was in a Bloomberg report, speaking on behalf of the Michigan Unemployment office. What they said was IF they can get this all through the senate, back through the House and to Obama by Friday, people will start receiving their payments by "Mid December".[6]
Buying new cars, and watching TV. We or someone we know is struggling, but as long it is not all of us, we will keep watching TV and keeping up with the Jones'. Obama is not going to save us or he would have invaded the senate like Bush did Iraq. My late friend passed at 82 and he never trusted government or politicians. I use to think he was just old; Now I know he was right. Until we as a people revolt, have another tea party like the colonies did when they committed treason against their government, the king of England, until we are ready to sacrifice everything, there will never be a change, never.[22] If the senate does have final passage on this tomorrow when will it be voted on in this house? Do you think the house will approve it like it is or want to amend it? Anyone with knowledge or thoughts on this it would be appreciated. Thank you and take care all of you; hopefully this will all pass soon.[4]
Hopefully the vote will be done today. then comes the waiting game. the house needs to agree and then the President needs to sign it into law and it may take 3-4 weeks to recieve anything. It will be retroactive from the date it becomes law. my benefits ended 1st week of October. I never thought it would take this long to pass.[30]
My extension ran out 6 weeks ago and I cannot afford to get repairs done to my car, which means that I cannot look for work. Republicans are already receiving paychecks and they don't care if some of us won't be able to afford to have a Thanksgiving dinner. It is ridiculous how they play with people's lives. I certainly will not vote Republican again! They are only looking out for themselves and NOT the people. Please everyone, call and write your Senator and tell them to put people first and not their own agenda.[6] I've seen toll free numbers that work in calling the senators, but can't find the good one right now. I am embarrassed for this country! What a mess it is in. These republicans are holding this thing up with not a care about who they are affecting. They really need to be stopped and voted out of office … although then they can collect their pensions and have universal healthcare for the rest of their miserable lives. I've already contacted Sen. Saxby Chambliss here in GA and he claims to be in favor of the extension.[8]
John, You are right he did not ask for peace prize. I'm just upset becuase he knows the shape we are in and that is what he needs to talk about right now. I blame the republicans for all of this. I just think Obama should work harder to help push this through.[22]
I have been unemployed since June 08. I have 2 children in college and 1 graduating high school this year. I wish the republicans could live in my shoes for a week! I hope mid December is not when we can expect help from OUR government! Not to mention the fact that they want us to look for jobs! Yeah right! I've sent my resume out at least 30 times per week if not more.[6] I support neither side because neither side is after my best interests. Should the Republicans have an issue with just getting it passed.NO. Should the Dems have an issue with doing what is right and putting a LEGAL person verification process in placeNO. It is just redundant stupidity which is in no form or fashion connected to our interests. I am sorry that so many depend upon the people who caused this issue to start with. Truthfully out of this I hope you all learn the government is in the pocket of high-dollar Lobbies and have no connection to the people. This will not change as long as we allow it to happen. Served for 15 years and in 2 wars for this country and it is now in the hands of the enemy.[6]
I have to agree that the Republicans just don't get it. I don't know how they sleep at night. It really pisses me off when anyone knocks Obama for the huge problems we have now. Excuse me, there was a certain republican in the oval office for 8 friggin years doing damage, then after 6+ months that Obama is in office, people get pissed at him because he hasn't fixed this? 8+ years is a LONG TIME and trying to reverse that tide is difficult.[15]
I do not understand at a time when people need only the support of a vote by these politicians that they would have the nerve to do anything to stall the vote. In a few weeks it's going to be Thanksgiving and they will be going home to their families without a worry in the world. I do not like what they are doing.[3] People like myself who havent had a check in weeks are living on what money we can borrow. Since the House knows it is up to them to rush this through a second time, I believe they will put a RUSH on it.[4]
The bill also extends an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers which has helped the housing industry recover from the foreclosure crisis, though some analysts say it has largely gone to people who would have bought houses anyway.[28] The House in September approved a bill to extend unemployment compensation for up to 13 weeks.[14] You have got to be kidding! Lazy? I have worked since I was 16-years old. 12-years old if you count babysitting. In the summer before my senior year of high school, I did enough interior house painting to buy a years worth of school clothes and supplies/accessories, etc. I am now 43 and this is the first time EVER that I have collected unemployment.[17] Just wanted to voice a heart felt opinion, my heart goes out to everyone on here as me & my family are in the same position with 3 children & the unemployment B.S. First off just want to say I totally agree with Peter above, It is so BULLSHIT! that I have worked my fingers to the bone in the automotive industry ( MY FIRST MISTAKE! ) for over 20 years & get handed 26 weeks of unemployment, I didn't stop paying in after 26 weeks, but I swear here & now, I will NEVER!!! pay in another dime to this tax program NO WAY IN HELL!!! The second biggest mistake these idiots made was bailing out G.M. I worked for G.M. & let me tell you all here and now, G.M. started their own demise way back in 1975 with a little thing we all commonly know today as unleaded gasoline. For those that don't know, the lead in the old leaded fuel, acted as a lubricant in the valve train and other engine areas, so take away the lead? Take away the lubrication. ( IT'S THAT SIMPLE! ) No lubrication, no motor! Again it's just that simple.[15]
Like I said before, help is on its, way hang on'''God bless America today and always!!!'' ABC'''s Z. Byron Wolf reports on the Partisan that is slowing an extension of unemployment insurance.''[6] To recap, on Tuesday it was revealed that legislation to extend unemployment insurance was being held-up by GOP Senators who were trying to dump a large list of amendments concerning ACORN and also (as The Hill reported) taking the money from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) rather than the the unemployment surtax.[36] In my last blog post on the unemployment insurance delay problem, I explained how the GOP was delaying the much-needed extension of unemployment insurance.[36]
Either give us the UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE we paid for or send us a Welfare check like the illegals and lazy's are getting (not to criticize legitimate needy American Citizens receiving Welfare support).[22] Some workers would now be eligible for up to 79 weeks of unemployment insurance, three times the 26-week limit that was in place before the current recession.[33] Jobless workers who have exhausted their unemployment benefits would get an additional 14 weeks of aid.[33] In Tennessee, we find out the information concerning unemployment benefits before the workers at the UI office.[6]
More than 30,000 people were collecting some type of unemployment benefit through the agency for the week ended Oct. 24.[14] Supporters argue that, despite signs of economic recovery, the unemployment rate, now at 9.8 percent, continues to inch up and 7,000 people a day are exhausting benefits.[27]
Thanks Adam, This I think will come as good news to all the thousands of people who have already or will be losing their benefits soon. This website has been an invaluable tool that I check every day.[23] I've been following the post with this site since the unemployment delima, This site really is great, I'm from Philadelphia, and had to come here just for the most up to date news on unemployment. Sorry to say this Illinois, but I think the site should be world news now. I did not even have to register, because most people have the same promble I have, and the same questions, so i'm wondering if other unregistered users are watching, Love this site.[23] I have rent, car note, car ins, power & food & gas, so I know how you feel with a family to provide for & just have unemployment. I guess Jeff & Mary & their children & granchildren & all the family will be celebratimg Thanksgiving & Christmas at their new mansion. I hope they have fun. I always thought they were a sweet family. I know it is not all his fault, but whatever. Do illegel people have ss cards? You know they all get paid with cash.[15]
And, there isn't enough room on the form to put all the employers I have applied with. To anyone who says people on unemployment are lazy, we have worked for years to get this, even the extensions.[17] "The move wipes out current holders of its common and preferred stock, meaning the U.S. government will likely lose the $2.3 billion in taxpayer funds it sunk into CIT last year to prop up the company." This unemployment extension is roughly $2.3 billion and was to come from the normal taxes taken for unemployment.[17]
First let me say, without sounding odd, I take comfort in reading this board because I am in the same situation, and feel the same way I'm unemployed and my husband is on disability for an injury, but, he's an electrician so when he's off disability onto unemployment he will go. The depression (now I know why they really called it that before!) all but defeats you. EVERY DAY I look for this "extension".[15] As far as the unemployment extension, just get the damn thing signed and start creating jobs. That goes for the banks who aren't priming the pump.[6] Well, Granholm is the Governor of Michigan where I live and besides being the state leading the country on the unemployment rate We do have debit cards, have to send in job search forms, and have to call an automated voice system (or go online) in order to claim weeks of unemployment.[30] Enough about that, let address the issue of jobs. I do believe that this catastrophe would not be as critical as it currently is we would keep our job in the United States and stop this outsourcing for lower wages and higher profits, to country'''s that may or may not be associated with terrorism. It'''s funny, I work in the IT industry and been on 8 or so interviews in the last 3 month, I noticed that in the job descriptions it indicates '''Communicates effectively''', now I worked in this environment for about 10 years and more and more I have be working with foreigner, that I can'''t for the life of me understand, however, they seems to communicate effectively, I don'''t think so, when I have to schedule someone else for a private meeting just to understand what is being said, that'''s not effective communication, that'''s call a cultural difference and the bottom line it JOBS'''.plain and simple.[6]
Now we have the Governator who plays some serious hardball. I may not agree with all his decisions, but when it comes to the budget, he is hilarious in the fact that the money just isn't there to be spent. He lays down the law, like DMV workers will all be reduced to minimum wage if they don't shave off more of the budget within 2 days. They manage to shave off more of the budget every time. He's basically a businessman playing politician, and for the most part, he has done a great job in very bad times. (California is the 8th largest economy in the world.)[3] According to Department of Labor Statistics there is only one job for every six unemployed workers. It'''s not getting easier for these people to find jobs, either.[12] Critic James Sherk, a labor expert at the conservative Heritage Foundation, points out that the added benefits would mean longtime unemployed workers in Michigan could end up with nearly two years of checks.[11]
To the posters above they have made it very clear that the checks will not be retroactive. The benefits will begin as soon as we see this bill is signed into law but not a minute sooner. However this does not mean you aren't eligible. From my understanding if you qualified for the last Federal Extension you will also qualify for this one. I also read somewhere about "Mid December" lets just hope this was a typo or someone who does not know what they are talking about.[6] I'm sorry to say, my understanding is that the benefits will NOT be retroactive. You should check your state's website, after the bill finally passes, to find out what they will be doing for those whose benefits recently expired.[21]
Well, i,ve been laid off for 9 months now. I'll get my last check this week which as how it worked out will only be less than 1/2 of a check, then i,ll be doomed. I want to blame the republicans also, but again does everyone see what that amendment is that the republicans are wanting? Its the E-verify bill that would require employers to verify someone to see if they are illegal before hiring them.[6] The legislation incorporates an amendment offered by Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) that extends the homebuyer tax credit and also includes a provision for businesses to carry back losses in 2008 or 2009 for five years. Now that debate has ceased on the matter, Democrats are hopeful the bill will sail through final passage this week.[35] I think the GOP ended up with 9 separate amendments including e-verify immigration related changes, payment for the bill with TARP money, closing down TARP, two separate ACORN amendments, but the Dems only agreed to accept the housing credit and tax relief through profit carryback for medium and large companies.[3] Johanns prefers unused stimulus money pay for the package. Sen. Thune, on the other hand, tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to call attention to a one-page amendment he wanted to incorporate into the bill that would end TARP by December 31 of this year.[35]
Two good amendments. The Democrats are the ones at fault for holding this up. Not to mention if your boy Obama's stimulus "porkulus" bill actually did something to create jobs instead of a complete failure we wouldnt be in this mess.[15] Republican leaders have held up the bill in tussles with Democrats over possible amendments.[11]
"The Republicans were adamant in blocking immediate consideration of unemployment-compensation extension," Reed said. "They had their typical laundry list of provisions" to add to the Senate bill, which had the effect of slowing the process, he said.[14] Senate Republicans have held up a final vote on the measure since Oct. 27, when the Senate voted 87-13 on a motion to advance the extension and break a filibuster, The Huffington Post reports.[24] The Senate took a procedural vote that effectively blocked Republicans from trying to terminate at year's end the financial rescue plan known as the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP.[27]
Well how easy is it for Republicans to get their consituenty to vote & be against their own self interests! The republican E-verify holdup issue is contrived for political reasons because a 3 year extension for it until 2012 is already passed & on the books.[6] The Democrats aren't really any better. The could have applied the nuclear option and had this passed weeks ago. They haven't and won't because they are letting the GOP fools shoot themselves in their foot while they laugh and collect votes from former Republicans.[3] I no longer consider myself Republican and will probably vote Independent in future elections. Elected GOP politicians are complaining about the right wing hijacking their party. Let them cry and complain because Kyl and his clowns (clones) have hijacked and perverted the American Way of Life.[3] By the way vote tomorrow for, whatever old white or black republican sugar daddy your oral skills and your right as an American, your demonic little heart desires.[21]
No way anyone is going to vote Republican again. I'm hearing that from people that have voted Republican all their life even voted for W twice.[15]
"What we were offering was totally reasonable. He didn't want to have the votes." Reid, however, seemed to suggest on Tuesday that Republicans were aware their amendments were mostly unrelated -- and that the party was using those proposed revisions only to stall a vote on the inevitable. "They are only trying to delay and stall things," Reid explained. "We have done more legislating on voting on nongermane, nonrelevant amendments this Congress I think than any time in the history that I've been around. We've done it because the Republicans said that's what they wanted, and I wanted to be fair."[8] Maybe the GOP is holding out so we stop spending $$on crap like ACORN. What do you think? Makes a little bit of sense to me, but I do agree that they're holding up the wrong bill at the wrong time.[3] Let's see, the president leaves for Asia on Wednesday the 11th. Can he sign a bill while away from Washington? He'll be back on the 20th just in time to see Congress leave for Thanksgiving vacation. No I don't think this bill will be passed in November.[15] I am by no means happy with either party (and think the 2 party system is becoming the downfall of the US). This has all come down to politics and the Dems don't play them very well (at least since Obama got elected). Only those who have lost their UI, like me in September, are following this bill. The rest of those who aren't currently being effecting by it probably have no clue it is even on the table.[3]
I have lost track of how many jobs I have applied for. I wish the Senators would make up their minds, and just pass this bill. This waiting around in limbo is getting really old fast.[6] Republican senators demanded additional studies on the cost and job impact of a climate bill before it is voted on by a key committee, exposing the sharp partisan divide in Congress over legislation aimed at addressing global warming.[37]
I have been unemployed since May of 2006. I have applied for over 200 jobs and have not even been granted one interview.Lazy? The lazy description belongs to those damnable republican senators who are now the party of no. They have never had to move out of those soft chairs they occupy. They make big money, have big perks and little brains.[17] I think the administration is on the right track promoting funds for small community banks to loan money to small business with good credit. That will result in a good way to add more jobs for the unemployed.[16] Jack, where people can back up what they say with stats it is all right by me. The all caps ranting can be tiring, but consider this individual's situation - he/her can't help but be emotional when the boat is going down. One of the functions of this site is safety valve, so maybe you can get this person to calm down and make a more effective post, but you have to bear in mind the unbearable situation this person is in. People are under such strain now, even the people who are managing to hold onto their jobs. We've got to cut slack, we have to make accomodations for the walking wounded, which really, if you think about it, is a core problem facing this nation.[4] Considering we have lost that many jobs in the past 2 months, BFD! The Dems, especially Obama, just seem very disorganized and aren't doing anything except trying to push Health Reform. It is a very sad state that this Country is in, and the people we look to to help us through this aren't doing anything to help the economy. It is amazing.[3] "At some point, people have to make tough decisions, like move to other states where there are jobs or get retraining," Sherk said.[11]
Looks to me like the people are more fed up with the Obama crap than anything. The same states that voted him in voted republican in the mid terms. The dems are the ones dinkin' around and muckin' it up!! Some of what the repubs want makes sence to me like not funding them liberal acorn jack offs. Besides can't the majority (dems) just get it through? Thought that was what they had planned once they got the majority. That is one stupid ass party and they are going down. Just hang in there guys, it will pass this week and will probably be signed early next week.[15] Well, it seems like the Republicans are trying to run down the 30 hour time limit on debate by arguing about other issues. Then by the end of the 30 hours they will file for their own cloture. Just so they can slow down the process for the Democrats even though it's going to pass anyways. They are just basically holding us hostage and twisting our arms.[4] The republicans lost the election and plan to make a democrat look so bad in office that we will elect a republican next time. It's a scam. They don't care if we riot and burn down the country as long as they can say "I told you so" Do Not Forget Who Got Us In This Mess To Begin With" Also Pam, Obama didn't ask for the Peace Prize; it doesn't work that way.[22] I hope the people of your state remember your heartless dithering and obstructionist meandering come election time.When that time comes, I will make my way to your state to work for whomever runs against you.You are a blithering idiot who is making himself and his party's demise a ride on an avalanche.Enjoy your trip down,you arrogant,ignorant bastard.[15] First off, let me say that these politicians need to have the pressure of the people in all things that they are accountable for. For starters we need have age limits and term limits associated with their positions, i.e. Senators or Congressmen, if the President of these United States has limits, I can'''t comprehend why these individual are not held to the same standard. We need to support a third party (Independents) whatever or whomever, we need people in these positions that will represent the people and be accountable to the people no matter what. They need to feel the heat or fear not being re-elected, what we currently have is an institution in place whereas, these individual do not fear the people and disregards the voice of the people as they are not listening to, WE THE PEOPLE, rather, their listening to these (special interest) groups and in the process lining their pocket with kickbacks and all other unscrupulous rewards, while the middle class folks, who are the backbone of this country and the one'''s paying for everything currently, but when it'''s our time to be supported they provide the old preverbal back turn. That said a lot about these old farts that are disconnected from society as it exists today, I will bet you that 80% of the individuals in these positions do not know how to use a computer, which said a lot about their judgment of today issues.[6] The Founding Fathers would kick these Senators in the Balls for pulling this nonsense and delaying ANY measure to protect the wellbeing of the real American People. Why is it so difficult to see that money is handed, by the billions, to foreign governments, businesses, and even special interest groups, but WE THE PEOPLE are being bent over and told to hold tight, "it's going to hurt for a long time".[15]
Republicans are the ones who want to bring on stuff that don't relate to the issue.Acorn can wait another day. people are out of work and need money now. [8] This should be a HUGE story covered by all media. This isn't just a minor bill that doesn't mean anything being blocked. People have probably died this month because of the republicans.[23] The Senate bill includes other provisions, including one that would modify and extend a federal income-tax credit to encourage people to buy homes.[14] WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate was poised on Wednesday to extend aid for jobless workers and broaden tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses in a bill aimed at breathing life into the U.S. economy.[28] In 30 hours, the Senate can officially hold a roll call vote on the final version of the bill.''[4] Does the senate realize that a lot of our lives and survival is in their hands. They need to quit dragging this out and get the bill signed so we can get on with our life.[4] If the procedural hurdle is cleared -- it likely will be -- the Senate will wait 30 more hours than pass the bill for good, probably by the end of the week.[23]
Fred, I'm sure it's frustrating to have been out of work so long and I am truly sympathetic to your situation. I know it's no comfort to anyone, but I just wanted to clarify, because I have been surprised to learn through this process of the obstructionist tools built in to the legislative process in the Senate to protect the minority from the majority. There is no way the Dems could easily pass this at anytime. The only way they could do that was to accept all the amendments.[3] The legislation has languished in the Senate for weeks because of a dispute between party leaders over which amendments to consider. Republicans wanted to consider measures regarding immigration and the controversial housing group ACORN. The Senate voted 85 to 2 on Monday to limit debate, clearing the way for final passage.[32]
My dismay is not only the damaging delay caused by Republican stonewalling with totally unrelated amendments or how to fund the benefits extension which appears inevitable.[17] I've received an extension before after benefits ran out and it took a while before the money trickled down to the states.[6] The Senate proposal would extend jobless benefits by 14 weeks to all states, plus six more weeks to the hardest-hit states.[11]
The additional unemployment benefits would be paid for by extending a tax on employers.[28] The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in Rhode Island is $546 for someone without dependents, $682 for someone with dependents.[14] PS: I should say that my unemployment benefits run out in 2 weeks, so I know the pain.[4]
God I hope we don't have to wait until mid-December to get our first unemployment check, by then my car will be repo, I already lost my apartment,and had my car insurance cancelled, and down to my last penny, I pray the we will get it sooner and hope that I can get a job soon. [6] I wish I could hind a job and not have to wait on unemployment. I lost my apartment I can't even pass out handbills, they are laying off.[17]
Unemployment is not going to end until the jobs come back. The jobs won't come back until corporations are forced to bring them back. It's too bad we haven't seen anything from the government that would cause this to happen.[22]
I am certainly not a racist, but come on, how about giving Americans jobs in America. Why would the Dems not consider this?? Do they not realize how many U.S. jobs are filled by illegals? Or do they simply not care?? Everyone wants to blame the Repubs, but they are actually trying to create more jobs for Americans, not just put a bandaid on the situation that will have everyone back on forums screaming and yelling about "Give us more money!!!!" If you really want someone to blame, blame all the companies that outsource services to India, China, etc. Microsoft, Adobe, pretty much any big business you can name. All the other companies that don't provide services import goods from other countries to give us cheaper goods, and now, due to the lack of hiring in the U.S., we can't even afford them and they are crying for money from the government.[21] Since I have done so I can say that the doors are beginning to open in my field and I have been blessed to finally be extended hopeful opportunities though I am a bit disappointed that my bachelors degree will not bring more money but less than what I was making before. It's okay, for now I have a son to care for and i have hung in here for almost two years without a job.[2]
Understand that the problems are mostly the result of the same problems we have had as a country. STOCKHOLDERS are not holding the BOARD of DIRECTORS Accountable for the corporate leaders who the allow to have CONTRACTS that bascially provide that corporate CEO a huge payoff, whether they do well with the company or not. In addtion, they make even bigger money if they do well, but that is measured by "THE QUARTER" and not by whether or not these decisions affect the LONGEVITY of the company. If you are a CEO (or any C-level Executive) and you can sucker a board of directors into signing a contract with you that pays you millions in bonuses if you make the numbers look good for a couple of calendar quarters, OR get made a fewer million if you screw up. your going to do it! Do you folks know that CEO's and these others with aspirations to run companies actually have MANAGERS just like ballplayers and actors? It's the Managers job to get as much money for their client as they can. Yes, capitalism does have it's downside, but that can be changed if stockholders start raising hell with boards of directors threating to get them booted if they continue paying out these huge sums of money for success AND/OR Failure.[22] Very few realize that the GOP is stalling on things right now. It looks like all the major spots in today's election are going to the GOP. I'm sure this was their plan and the Dems didn't realize it until it was too late. All they have done is quote numbers like Obama's Stimulus Plan created 640,000 jobs. then you read a little further and see that it saved/created 640,000 job, the key word being "saved".[3] I agree, I am pretty damn sick of this country too. I've even spent a good percentage of my time, over these last 21 months of being unemployed, looking for jobs overseas.[3] The extensions never got held up in the past so why now with everyone's current extensions running out. I'm glad I at least have a part time job but what about those who don't have anything? We all really need this extension to happen and happen soon.[6] If all of the open jobs were filled tomorrow, what would happen to the other 10 million people? Pass the UI emergency extension.[6]
Here is a list of the irresponsible republicans still saying no to passing the H.R.3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. Unbelievable! Everyone pass this list along to everyone you know.[12] I spend all the money I saved you explain it to kids why theres no food on the table. Please pass this bell. LAZY!!??!! U think i want unemployment. they dont even give u that much $$. i used to make 20 and hour. now i get half of what i used to.[17] I am hurting but I really feel sorry for all the people who are younger(or my age) & have children who can't have any money BUT unemployment.[15] Personally, I hope that you have to live a life of suffering equal to that of any man you judge. You don't know any of the people on unemployment personally, yet you're so eager to call them names and assume they are all deadbeats, ignoring the fact that big business has screwed them all, and that the rich in this country have made their money on the backs of the poor they now ridicule and try to punish.[21]
You know what? I am getting sick and tired of the word "lazy" being thrown at people needing unemployment help.[17] Being on unemployment is no prize because it doesn't count as income to the Fed Gov at tax time when filing tax returns.[17] I'm going stir crazy being home and next week my "unemployment benefits" run out dry.[17]
Anyway, Jeff just bought a new house( published in the paper) for almost 400,000. That is great for him & his family & our problems are oursright????????? Anyway, I had to start drawing ss & unemployment.[15] Like so many others here, I cannot find work. I raised my kids on my own after divorce, kept the house and roof over their heads, and food on the tableALONE. Now, since I have been unemployed, I have lost my house of 25 years to foreclosure, my car and, most important, my health.[15] After my wife leaving, being separated from my son, losing my house of 13 years, and my mother passing, I feel like I could just snap, you know? And there is nothing anyone can (or will) do to help.[6]
The obstructionist rather believe they've succeeded in their sick tactics by stalling progress on H.R. 3548 and blaming Democratic lawmakers for causing the stagnation. These types of actions are offensive and a miscarriage of what they were elected to do. Millions Americans, at no fault of their own, are loosing everything they have and many more are threatening to not be able feed their families while these "heartless aged cranks" knuckle drag with their theatrical nonsense. These benefits help to stave off, the landlord's eviction notice, the greedy foreclosure bandits, shut-off notices, car repo's etc., Shamefully, they have expressed contempt, dread, disceit, disdain etc., and IMO, these vindictive schematic tactics are in the most egregiously poorest taste I've ever experienced knowing, in my life time. That in 40+ years.[4] Heres a reality check, our taxes pay for rapists,murdere rs, child molesters, and 911 criminals to sit in prision and get three meals a day, a bed, health insurance, lawyers, but… We can't even help our own good hard working honest Americans who are hurting?God help us, our country is a mess. Will you please give the names of the Republicians who are causing all this grief on so many unemployed Americans.[8] Despite some signs that the economy is beginning to recover, unemployment rates remain unacceptably high. To help more Americans stay afloat, Congress must maintain the momentum and get this legislation passed quickly.[29] I don't mention writing senators. just calling the decision makers like your employ. offices and getting in touch with the unemployment advocacy sites. They can tell you what to expect if this passes and give you much better information than can be found on these boards (for the most part. Complaining is fine on these boards. if it helps it helps. Its the what if questions and wishful scenarios that are objectionable.[4]
Ignore it and you hit 1# to proceed. It connects you right up with the senator's office. I'm going to get food stamps right now, but I'm calling the big pigs and discussing this with them (I mean their $10/hr interns.) It won't help pass this sooner, but it will filibuster their phone lines so they can see what a filibuster feels like personally."[30] Never in a MILLION years did I ever think that I would be walking around a convenience store seeing what I could buy with the $1.00 in change I had in my pocket, and not a morsel of food home. Can our government even start to understand what that feels like? The stress? The humility? The feeling of absolute doom? It was too much.[15] The credit, which is due to expire on November 30, would be extended until April 30 and expanded to include more affluent homebuyers. People who have owned a home for at least five years would also be eligible for a $6,500 credit if they move.[28] Homebuyers who already own a home and have lived there for at least five years would be eligible for a $6,500 tax credit.[33]
MANCHESTER - Alderman and state Sen. Ted Gatsas trounced his opponent in the mayor's race yesterday, ensuring the city's top office will stay in Republican hands for another two years. He had no coattails, as all but one of the aldermanic races swung the Democrats' way. [38] I too am on the verge of losing everything. This is not a Republican vs Democrat problem it's a humanistic one which the senate is refusing to notice. Obama adopted this mess so pointing fingers is unethical. This is a story of us living in cars, children going hungry, people freezing in weeks to come as we enter the winter months.[15] I was a true heart Democrat until now. I realize now that our new President has his issues in the wrong place. When the Republicans ran this Country we all had great jobs but, with the possiblity of an impending Democratic leader coming into the oval office the recession started.[30]
Kyl zeroed in on the Democrats' plan to pay for the additional benefits by extending a surtax on businesses through June 30, 2011. He argued that would undermine businesses during the downturn and discourage them from hiring new workers.[9] Out in the grassroots, workers are mighty angry at the thought their health care benefits could be taxed in a health care reform plan.[5]
"So, once the bill is passed and signed, we will be all set to go." The agency plans to mail letters to everybody who has exhausted their benefits, he said. The letter would include a form they would have to complete and return to apply for extended benefits, he said.[14] Things like an ACORN bashing bill? To shut down flexibility to use TARP money? Of course it is the way Washington works - because a bill is important it creates an opportunity to slip other things through.[3] Looong overdue. Sadly, as soon as this is complete they need to start a bill for another extension because there is no way we will be out of this situation in 20 weeks.[16] An identical bill could clear the House shortly afterward, Reed said. President Obama has indicated his support for the measure. If all goes according to plan, the extension could be in place later this month, Reed said.[14] Now the GOP are wanting to attach the TARP bill to it. The House said that they will not except it with the TARP bill. The GOP are the ones at fault here because they will not let it go through even though they know that it will not pass the house.[3] The bill will cost more than 22 billion dollars over the next ten years. It's expected to win quick passage in both houses of Congress before heading to the President's desk.[31]
Now, due to a test that came back positive, the medical bills are starting to pile up. I still love this country and I know things will get better but when and at what cost. I wish John Boehner and Mitch McConnell would come to Michigan and live for one month in a home where both parents have lost their job and have small children. Leave their checkbooks back in Washington. Walk for one month in the shoes of this Michigander.[6] I would much rather have a job so I can pay my bills but I honestly don't see that happening. This is a very small town with everyone else pounding the sidewalks and burning up the phone lines too.[6]
Pay people as long as it takes to find a job. When they get a job, they can pay it all back.[32] I live in Kentucky and when I spoke to a representative at the Central Kentucky Job Center (UI office)they stated that "people in Kentucky would more than likely not be able to get a check in their hand until mid-December". If you have any questions about this you may call them at (859) 624-2564.[6]
All I keep doing is looking around my house wondering what I'm going to end up losing. The olympics for us (I think the whole city held their breath) would have been a great way to provide 300,000+ jobs.[15] The place closed and due to my age, (I believe, 61), I have not found work. I think these companies need to be penalized for all the jobs sent overseas.[6] I do agree however, that if we get a job and work a couple of months then get laid off again, by having to file a new claim we will be screwed because like you said, there won't be anything there.[6] I took a new job; I was the last person hired and received a nomination for teacher of the year twice! I loved my job.[17] I have worked for over 30 years and have always paid into the government! I had a great job and was laid off due to my company relocating.[15] HOLES how dare you call us lazy I had a job over 2 years ago making $13 an hour plus overtime was laid-off January 3 2007 and wasn't called back,I'm 57 years old and have been looking for a job and can't find anything.[17] Maybe we should be insisting that all of the bail out $$$(granted initially by the Repubs) should come from the countries where the jobs have gone. WHY are the taxes that WE have paid being used to continue big Bonuses for the execs of the companies which have off-shored our jobs! I absolutely agree these companies and banks should be BOYCOTTED! And our congress should be notified that we are fully aware of the mess they have allowed.[21] A local company (Well, 45 minute drive for me, but I would gladly do it for the job.) took apps for 50 positions 3 weeks ago. They had over 3000 applicants. 60 to 1 odds, at best. Not finding a job these days has nothing to do with being lazy.[17] We are eating tuna fish if you can still afford a can with crackers if your fortunate enough. This good ole USA, is nothing but a sham In the meantime, JOBS ARE STILL BEING SHIFTED OVERSEAS. While our young troops are being sent back home in caskets.[6] The housing mortgage fiasco has contributed to the dramatic growth of homelessness. Tent cities across the United States are growing and are populated not only by the chronically homeless but also with educated and middle class citizens who have lost their jobs and/or lost their homes.[6] FIgure a way to create jobs. Get rid of Federal, State, County Workers that are collecting pensions and have assumed the position they retired from.[18]
While the jobless rates for all major worker groups are much higher than at the start of the recession in 2007, black and Hispanic workers have faced double-digit rates of unemployment and are even more likely to be among the long-term unemployed.[12] In states where the unemployment rate is 8.5 percent or higher, the unemployed would get 20 more weeks.[31] I have worked all my life since age 14 and paid thousands of dollars in taxes, I've been unemployed for nearly a year and my unemployment has been exausted.[17] I hasten to remind everyone that in order to collect unemployment one must put many years of work & associated contributions into the system to qualify.[17]
Some states will be quicker, some slower. It depends on each state and how well they are equipped to handle the claims. Here in Vegas, the Unemployment office has extended their hours and are even open on Saturdays.Each state will be different and NO retroactive pay in any state.[6] Here are the senators who are blocking and stalling the unemployment extension.[22] Is the unemployment extension, health care really going to make any long term difference.[21]
An estimated 450,000 residents are currently collecting unemployment insurance checks, Isotalo said.[25] Oh I forgot we are all lazy making a killing off the unemployment "insurance".[17]
At this point, the Republicans have one more quiver to slow down until the vote can be scheduled. but, from what I have researched this is their last draw with this legislative bill. If they do decide to use this option then no votes can be scheduled until Thursday at the earliest. [4] The vote also effectively prevents Republicans from trying to amend the bill, particularly with a proposal to terminate the financial rescue plan known as the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP.[19]
Unless some of you may have fallen asleep the Republicans won with landslides in several states tonight. The idea was to organize and pressure them on passing this bill before they get too comfortable.[4] Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) spoke of Republican efforts to stall the bill and Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) stressed how the legislation "provides timely relief" for many Americans.[35]
I'm watching republican lamar alexander now, talking about how much it's going to cost for health care and how the repubs have a better idea? Where was their idea during the 8 years that george hid in Crawford or behind the terrorist campaign? As long as we can spend a trillion on a war taxpayers didn't agree on, we can spend a trillion on Americans that need health care.[22] I have worked continously for the past 22 yrs-since I was 15. I like so many other hardworking Americans need this extension-it's the only thing keeping me and my family off the streets. MK,It is not the republicans who want universal healthcare.[8] I am not advocating violence, but we need a second American Revolution. It should be a voters revolution where all incumbents are forced out of work like many of us were.[3]
You're definitely right about people trying to give scenarios and wishful thinking. It will only hurt when it doesn't happen. People need to start calling senator's offices in DC since they are more updated than the local offices in their state. [4] Just a though. Frankly, NYS state and our senators has been remarkably proactive on this so wailing on them is preaching to the choir, but without passage we are all in a world of hurt. This is A LIST OF SENATORS who have continued to attach unrelated amendments so keep this legislation stalled. No doubt they have never gone without. Seriously, everyone who has access to a computer and too much time on their hands needs to annoy the crap out of these guys.[17] "I offered a consent agreement which would have given us a handful of amendments upon which we were prepared to take short time agreements, but the majority leader didn't want to have to vote on more amendments. "So my view is, he doesn't get to pick our amendments," McConnell said of Reid's leadership.[8] The final vote looks likely to come Thursday morning. It could come earlier, of course, if agreements on Republican amendments were reached before then. That won't happen.[22]
After the cloture vote passes the Republicans have 30 hours of time to debate the issue.''[15] I believe the republicans could push for another cloture vote somehow which would put it out an additional 30 hours before the vote.[6]
Senate rules mandate that the final vote can't come earlier than 30 hours after the cloture vote.[22] They did not make it 30 hours senate time. They started the clock to count reg hours. It expires late tonight so either they have to come into agreement to vote alittle early on it later today otherwise it will be tomorrow for sure. This is second cloture and it's done deal, it has to be pushed for a vote, so thats good.[4]
The House was ready to vote on the more generous Senate version as soon passed.[23] Leaders plan to present the more generous Senate version to the full House for a vote, according to the staff of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, a chief deputy House whip.[32] A Huffington Post article details the politics of the Senate's delay in passing a measure that cleared the House of Representatives by a 331-83 vote margin at the end of September.[26]
Between the senate and house, that's a minimum of 60 working hours, or 7 1/2 working days, which means at the earliest it could pass is next Thursday the 12th, in the afternoon.[4]
The Senate could vote as early as tomorrow, but a Thursday vote is more likely. Call your senators today and urge them to take swift action and pass H.R. 3548.[5] After weeks of partisan bickering, the Senate was set to hold a final procedural vote, clearing the way for final passage on Wednesday or Thursday.[28]
With the vote, lawmakers inched one step closer to completing more than a one month-long debate on how the federal government would act to expand benefits to the long-term unemployed. [34] Q: What will the process be and how long will that take for Florida's unemployed to get benefits? A: The agency will be notifying all potentially eligible beneficiaries by mail. If they are automatically eligible (depending on current status), they will not need to apply. If they do need to apply, (if benefits have expired), they will receive instructions in the mail.[18] In Minnesota, the unemployed can draw up to 79 weeks of assistance with a maximum benefit of $585 per week.[29] My benefits have run out and I have only $600 in child support payments and $200 in foodstamps. I still pray and thank God for the days he bring me.[2]
Let me be the first to praise you for a different tone and additude.Now your starting to sound more like a conservative, or at least like the rest of us. Welcome aboard ! And I am sure there are those out here that do deserve what they have worked for, a safty net, not just a free intitlement. We do give our goverment a lot We do pay for their saleries and big benefits. They do owe us something, after all it is all of our money paid in to begin with.[21] This could be over before Thanksgiving and the legislation s wording will determine if those of us who have exhuasted are benefits before its signed if we can still get the extension or not. Let it be known that no matter what they will not pay retro, but will pay it going forward as soon as it is signed.[6] The following is an email,I sent to Jon Kyl today.My benefits extension ran out in September.I was denied food stamps yesterday.This bastard will probably be out for dinner and drinks, courtesy of health insurance lobbyist tonight.I hope he burns in hell for an eternity.[15] If another is passed, the wages necessary to validate a claim will no longer be in the base period used to calculate benefits. None of those who have exhausted all extensions will be able to validate a claim becasue they will have already used all reported wages.[6]
I just read a quote from Gov. Granholm of MI (in the Detroit News) stating that even if this extension is passed this week, the Michigan UI Agency won't be able to BEGIN to distribute checks until AT LEAST the middle of December!! Another 5-7 wks. before I can eat again!! I'd assume this is a similar scenario for all states.[30] The extension was passed before Thanksgiving. It was the day after Christmas before the State of Ohio was in a position to disburse the funds.[30]
The stalling tactics were designed to delay bill until after election day. Now that election day is passed this bill will be blocked forever.[6] I just have to point out the obvious here and say that if the Dems accepted the Repub's terms, this bill would have passed weeks ago.[3]
#unemployment That's the frustrating thing as well, Billy - this delay means that more families are in trouble, and inevitably more will need help before the timeline on this bill runs out.[16]
Get off your high horses and realize that people need a little help. These GOP holdouts were the same people that tripped over themselves to rescue big banks with YOUR tax dollars.[17] I sincerely hope that when these gop senators have been voted out and are unemployed, no one plays around with their lives like they have! This is truly appalling and I hope people remember this nightmare.[3] Jim - by "you" I assume you're meaning the GOP senators who are stalling? Or are you saying that this is such a widespread problem that we all know people who are affected? Either way I agree - you're right.[22]
We had such high hopes for working with the GOP for a change. I am so disappointed in their leadership, or lack of it. When can the people in the GOP put aside their personal ideology and work towards the good of the country? They do not appear to understand that the economy of these United States relies on the citizens employment.[3] "The Repubs are traitors to our nation and to us at this point." It certainly feels that way, Frank. Just seems that the GOP doesn't know how to work for the better good of these United States. They are too busy protecting their campaign doners (large corporations).[3]
I used to vote republican, as the years have gone by I see how the GOP have screwed the average man. [6] What about the Clinton years? Are you forgetting how great life was back in the 90's, before Bush came in destroyed our country??? I'm sorry, but people in general are ignorant and greedy and that is the only reason someone would vote Republican.[30] Okay People, remember the names Kit Bond and Jim DeMint when it comes time to re-elect. Remember Republicans in general, they are doing nothing good for this country. Maybe they should quit listening to Limbaugh, Hannity and that other jerk and start thinking for themselves.[4] Republicans are so like the jealous ex-who is miserable and wants everyone else to be to be miserable as well. I'm sad these people exist.[23] Marxism and Capitalism is like mixing oil and water and never will the two mix. The scary part is that it's EASIER to become lazy and indifferent to Marxist Policies because people begin to believe the lies and that government will take care of us in our day to day lives. It's ridiculous but like I said, it's easier to keep saying we are the greatest nation in the world rather than actually fight to keep that status. This Health Care take over by government is just one example of Marxist values and it must be defeated.[22] Even if I agreed with every single thing you believed in, I would never become a member of the republican party because you care nothing about the people you supposedly represent.[23] Let's face it folks the haves don't care about the have nots! These politicians are drunk on power and the republican theory, If it's good for BIG business it's good for the country. BS! The all mighty dollar in their pocket is all that counts to them not the people of the Great Country.[22]
Remember the repubs that blocked this extension, they don't care about working people.[3] I really can't believe Repubicans keep delaying this extension and I really can't believe the lack of concern for more than 200,000 Americans. I would love to see one of these people, who keep delaying this passage, be in our situations for one week. It will get done but it should have been done two weeks ago. That's alright-people will remember this come election time.[15] At this point i am just sick. Two full months without a dime, do any of these bastards have any idea what that is like ? No they don't nor do they give a shit. I am really at the place where i want off this roller coaster, i am ready to give up! I say screw all of them, if anyone cared on either side this would have ended a very long time ago. i have never wasted a moment of my life on hate, but I do now understand how people are able to hate enough to kill.[3] Hopefully it'll take off and eventually I can hire 25 people like me hungry to work.[17] Give us a fair chance and we will make it work. They just don't see what they are doing to the American people.[6]
There are also measures to help the IRS catch people trying to defraud the government. _It would aid companies hit by the recession by expanding a law to allow money-losing companies to use losses incurred in 2008 or 2009 to get refunds of taxes paid in the previous five years.[27] Last year, as the recession deepened, the federal government provided an extra 33 weeks of benefits.[29]
My benefits ran out in September. If they actually manage to get the benefits extended this week, I may be able to keep my house for a little while longer. Or maybe not.[17] My benefits ran out in July and I have been altering my way of living since that time. It has come to the point that I must give up my internet and phone so I can afford groceries for my family for a couple of more weeks.[3] I ran out of my benefits in September. I try not to think about what will happen to me and my child this month as i have not enough money to do anything with.[17] Co-sponsor Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., argued that some $300 billion has been unused or returned, and the money should be used to reduce the deficit rather than fund new programs. "I can't think of anything more important right now than trying to pay down the federal debt," he said.[27] What a pig. Kyl's "better idea" is to steal money from the stimulus funds intended to create more jobs to pay for this.[8] Listen to GOP now ''' there is nothing the other side can say that is not attacked & all but destroyed. They are pathetically grasping at any straw as they slowly sink into their self-made quicksand. They have taken our economy from the Clinton era of balanced, prosperous and in the black, deep into the red. They have given our jobs to every country but our own. They have allowed our neighbors to illegally enter our Country & take thousands of jobs from us while we pay all their expenses. They have sent thousands of our children to their deaths with many more maimed for life and never achieved the legitimate goal of capturing the leader & terminating the organization that actually attacked us. They have left us in a war we cannot win yet cannot leave for fear of having given all those young lives for nothing. They have all but destroyed our Country with personal greed beyond comprehension.[17]
In this economy, they wasted no time voting a pay increase for their staff. When it comes to the people filling their paychecks, we can starve or loose everything we have worked for.[24] Minority leaders Mitch McConnell and John Boehner are also constantly taking exception to all measures to help the people their policies have desimated. They love emails from other constituencies. Their staffs especially love mail from other states.[6] LAZY???!!!! Wow, this statement being made by a person who was elected to his position to help improve our situation. The LAZY people in his District should consider that before re-electing him to office and I wonder how he would do if LAZY was the word used to describe him in the same situation.[17] You better hope that what it says about the rich and the poor, and loving people, and especially the part where it says Judge not lest ye be judged, and about being judged 10X more harshly than you judge your brother is all a pack of dirty lies, because if not, I think you guys are in some serious doodoo! You better hope that God is not the God of love and Mercy, but instead the God of the judgmental stingy rich white men, for your sake.[21] I think most people should plan on a Dec. delivery date, with MAYBE a handful possibly receiving before Thanksgiving, at best. Of course, that's if it passes and the president signs it this week.[4]
I used to be a Republican. If you watch them live on CSPAN (yes, thankfully I still have cable for this month anyway), you can see why they don't move forward on anything. If I had worked in that manner, i.e. all talk and no action, I would have been fired! It's truly shameful that their politicking and so-called principles are catastrophically affecting so many in need. For those whose Senators are holding things up, go camp on their lawns! I just don't think they get it.[6] I am neither Democrat nor Republican, but I think it is unfair not to put the blame where it really lies.[3]
Wake up and smell the coffee. If it did not pass before election when both Democrats and Republicans needed to aat least appear "politically correct", you will not see the Republicans rushing to vote for it now.[4] Unless a deal is worked out between Democrats and Republicans, a final vote is unlikely before Thursday.[10]
I don't vote for the Democrats and never will." The amendments are irrelevant to the bill,and this process has been drawn out by the minority party of NO.Ignoramus.[15]
The last sticking point was the proposed amendment to end the TARP program at the end of the year, backed by Republican Sen. Bob Bennett of Utah.[27] To say the re pubs never had any healthcare plan shows that democrats just talk among themselves. Republican healthcare plans have been out their for years.[22] The Democrats and Republicans are like a bitter married couple fighting over child custody in which the only winners are the lawyers.[15] Tart reform-health savings accounts- insurance companies allowed to sell policies across state lines just like car insurance-Geico- Progressive type companies. ALert these conservative health plans were advocated by Reagan in the 80's but the democrats refused to join and democrats killed any chance for reform.[22] Where have Americans been migrating this decade? If you live in a southern New Hampshire town like Windham or Londonderry, you might know the answer, which is: largely to "red" states.[38] I don't watch tv, the only electronic appliance I run is my computer and that is to job hunt and track the news. While this may be fun and games to you some of us AMERICANS are really hurting.[21]
EXACTLY what I was thinking when I read this crap comment The problem is and will likely remain to be the Republican Party and I actually live in the birthplace of that party. Although any political science teacher can tell you the Republican party was very different back in it's early days, but wow has it changed for the worse. The slogan should be "survival of the fittest" and should be advertised by Fox News where it's not really news at all.[30] I haven't done that since the mid-90s, and boy did it feel good. I have voted republican in the past, but dammit when I needed help they have taken an issue important to me and used it for a pissing match with the dems. Well guess what fellas. maybe this time you will be the ones unemployed and might just get a little taste of it.[15] Word is that there will be no help until mid December? Let it be known that this is a time when your Government let you down. I have been paying taxes continuously since 1979 and now that I and many others need help they let you twist.[6]
I'll admit that, after working full time for almost 30 years, and given the fact that I got a package, I took a couple of months off for the first time in my life and worked around the house and took a couple of trips.[6] Health Reform is more important to them because thats what Mr. Obama wants to push. hopefully they can get the final cloture vote at 12:15 today and hopefully the house passes it. I have always had faith in my elected officials but I am not happy with the games they are playing now.[30] Without going through the procedural cloture motions or an endless filibuster, the bill could not be put to a vote.[3]
As I stated above, while the GOP may be the ones taking action to slow this bill, the Dems could easily pass it when ever they wanted.[3] I watched CSPAN yesterday waiting for this bill to pass and could not believe all the standing around, seeming to do nothing.[6]
I thought that was a brilliant and very unique way at looking at things. I also think it applies to this fiasco with this UI bill passing. Both sides are holding it up, either side can give in when ever they want, but they haven't.[3] For all of you you think the democrats are supporting the bill, that is a misleading statement.[15] M.S. I emailed my senators to, but they're democrats, and are already supporting the bill.[15]
They past the bill, despite the usual, suspects and look like heroes RIGHT BEFORE the holidays.[17] I think your right Karen, that fool does sound like a little peter puffer. He has a lot of spare time to wrap his queer lips around all of congress.[21]
Unfortunately you're right, blaean - but hopefully they can come to an agreement quickly. The House passed its version with a pretty big margin if I recall; I would be surprised if they quibbled over the nationwide extension at this point.[22] Things are beginning here as well to break down and many of the social services are being eliminated. It doesn't matter if you vote Dem or Rep or independent, humans while having good intentions are also greedy, and this apparent delay in getting this newest extension passed is a great example of that.[6]
Does anybody know if this extension will be retroactive ? I am sure there are a lot of people who fell way behind and could use the past weeks to catch up before the hollidays.[21] Support the hell out of companies that hire and manufacture locally. We can rebuild the economy ourselves this way, in the same way we destroyed it. I too hope they pass this extension soon, I know you guys need it and I am all for it.[21]
I have to disagree with Greg's comment, It does not matter about some people fed up with Obama! This man is in a tough situation and I don't care who you put in office, this picture would still be the same! people just need to get over it because Mr. Obama IS our president and he is doing the best for our country.[15] PEOPLE KEEP DIALING THIS NUMBER OVER AND OVER AGAIN:1-202-224-2541. That's right, call the SOB's office constantly! We need never to let him forget the hell and agony that he has intentionally been a leader on. McConnell is evil and without a conscious, so everybody needs to call his office at 1-202-224-2541.[30]
This is quite a delay considering the number of people unemployed and looking at losing their home with winter coming on.[16]
The Senate is in no rush they make almost $200.000.00 a year they are not starving. [30] Considering the fact that the Senate is only going to be in session 2 days this week, cloture will almost guarantee that nothing gets accomplished this week.[17] Don't worry, Michelle - they have pensions and health care for life after leaving the Senate! (I think.)[3]
Fewer and fewer of us have any hope of ever being able to even work toward that type of beautiful image. Those who go to sleep with warm houses and full bellies don't care about the ones who don't until and unless it affects them personally.[6] When I lose my house all I'll have is my car and a suitcase of cloth's. That's my reward for a life of work, But I thank God for giving me `this day and the next.[15]
I worked for one company for 25 years and missed only 3 days of work during that time.[6] Can anyone tell me what a good state to move to, to look for work? I'm not looking for a handout I'm just looking for what I paid into for all the years I've worked.[15]
My wife and I don't have the means to help others and our family has our own set of problems to deal with. I will no longer support the GOP. Nor will I vote for an incumbent regardless of his or her party. [3] What do you do when you don't like the way things are? You vote for the opposite party that is in office.[3]
Did anyone ever notice that as the years progressed from 1975 to the present, no garages or repair shops OVERHAUL engines anymore???? Nope, we just replace the whole thing, that's because the internal parts of the engines are so trashed out from not having lubrication in the fuel, there is nothing to rebuild or overhaul. They are simply pieces of scrap @ that point, of course that's good for the Chinese, they just sold another junk engine YAH HOO!!! Anyway ANYONE thinking we will ever see our tax dollars invested in G.M. returned is a FOOL! that should already be evident, they are already asking for more of our money, Sure idiots, who do we make the check out to, hell it's drawn off the first national bank of China anyway, they own us, and the sooner everybody gets it through their thick skulls they we did that to ourselves the better off we are all gonna be as well. [15]
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