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S. 2544, The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008
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LSM
I am FOR extending unemployment as long as it doesn't just extend # of weeks, but also the amt of funds available to an individual. Weeks could expire in Sept but funds run out in Feb or March...need extension of amt of money allowed to collect in that time period.
LAB
I feel there is a real need for the extension of 13 weeks. The amount of avaiilable jobs are down due to the rough economy. We the people of the USA need boost.
SCOPE
I LOVE THE PART OF PAYING FED INCOME TAX ON UNEMPLOYMENT WERE NOT WORKING AND STILL PAYING INCOME TAX ON IT.HOW DOEC THIS BENEFIT THE UNEMPLOYED
Mitchell Martinico
I am soon to exhaust my benefits of unemployement.I definetely need to express that i am in favor of the benefit extension bill.It is seemingly near impossible to land a job with this recession situation.It seems the government is more concerned of how our economy looks in the eyes of the world than finding a permanant solution.I believe helping the people progress and survive is what is mandatory.If unemployement were extended,it would be a temporary boost,but by no means will this be resolved overnight.The solution starts with focus on people in every walk of life,and jobs must not be so reliant on the auto industry.This is why we have this on going battle today.There was never a back-up plan.What would Las Vegas do if all the casinos went under?I believe i can rest my case on that example. Thank You.
jerry
besides the help for families this is the fastest way to stimulate the economy.
Demoalized
This needs to happen yesterday. I am so tired of people who talk like "anyone can find a job if they really want to". NEWS FLASH, I have NEVER gone this long without a job in my life, and I have NEVER applied for 100+ positions and still been unemployed. There is talk of how this country might be headed toward a recession - WAKE UP PEOPLE, IT ALREADY STARTED MONTHS AGO!
GulfWarVet
After having served in Afghanistan and Iraq, I returned to the US in July 2006 and was fortunately able to find a job relatively quickly. However, in late August 2007 I was
laid-off and have been unable to find a job since. It's obvious to everyone but the politicians that the economy is in a RECESSION!
Most politicians
are too busy feeding at the trough and are so disconnected
to the reality of the economic crisis occurring in the country to even
notice.
bonnie
we need it now this country is in deep trouble with too many issues lets take care of our own now,before things get more out of control. unemployment is going to get worst. i say extend to help our american families. you should run for president senator Kennedy
Theresa Ross
zI'am out of unemployment Insurance have been for almost 2 mos. with out my boyfriend (domestic partner) takeing care of me and our son i would have no money! we need this ASAP, I guess those people in congress with 500 suits dont understand what it is to really be down & out!
Left Out American
It is simply stunning to me that that the unemployed whose benefits have run out are left swinging in the wind. Republican thinking is that UB's just keep people from looking for work. Huh? The bottom line is you have more unemployed looking for fewer available jobs. Virtually every economist will tell you that an extension is THE quickest way to inject $$ into a failing economy. I ran out of benefits in Oct. and quite frankly, the people at the unemployment office are sick of seeing me. It is my hope that sense and doing the right thing rather than political posturing would prevail in Washington, (I can hear the laughing now). I've always been a proud American but this situation has certainly disillusioned me.
For How Long?.....For How Long?
As captain Kirk would say...
I have been applying for jobs for the last 7 months with no luck, (my benefits ran out long ago...) even at entry level positions!
Never in my 20+ years of working have I seen such a sad situation.
This Bill was introduced in January...We are now in March, with no movement on this bill.
Oh! I forgot, we are talking about the Government, what was I thinking ???
Maybe 2009 ? If we are not living in HOOVERVILLES !
Hoo•ver•ville - n.
A crudely built camp put up usually on the edge of a town to house the dispossessed and destitute during the depression of the 1930s.
- Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
Lee
S.2544 was introduced in January why is it taking so long to be passed when it is so criticlyED needed for all those who have been unemployed for so long with no income. It should have been passed days before yesterday. The figure that employment is up is not a true picture because there are so many people who are frustrated looking for a job and very depressing to be told that companies are not hiring.
DISGUSTED
Wake up! This country is in a recession. Unemployment benefits need to be extended. We've always paid taxes now it's time for the goverment to stand up and help us Americans! Get a move on it already.
tm
Hello people!
My benifits run out in a few weeks
and where i live job lost is at and all time high. I need the money
to get me into summer when more jobs are offed in my area.
Come on congress lets move on this bill its been way to long!
Thanks for our congressman in Ma for introducing this Bill.
Sheryl
Simple . We need this extended ASAP.
WAKE UP !!!! The economy is bad and only will get worse. If the one in charge had family members without employment for an extended period of time. You bet it would pass with lightening speed. !!!
VIRGINIA STONER
SOME PEOPLE WILL END UP HOMELESS
IN ST. PETERSBURG FL.
IF IT
ISN'T EXTENDED.
THINK ABOUT IT
VR
This is insane. Thet need to pass S 2544 to extend unemployment benefits NOW. Or more people are going to foreclose on their home mortgages. Are they completely disconnected to the needs of hardworking middleclass Americans.
mike
I can not believe how ignorant our government has become on s2544 your people are crying out for help we are losing everything. i spend 4 hours a day on this computer looking for a job i have 15 years in the field after 5 months not even a nibble of work . if you moron's up cap hill dont do something soon you will have no mid class to tax! wake up.
malka
My unemployment benefits end this week. I have been trying to find comparable work in my profession since June '07. It is a scary time. Both the unemployment office and the career placement center that I have been going to are loaded with qualified professionals over the age of 50 that cannot find work. The government needs to pass S 2544 to extend unemployment benefits to those of us that are seriously looking for employment. It is tough to stay afloat with normal housing expenses and food, let alone a $1300 COBRA payment.
Pat
I have used up my unemployment benefits as of this week. I am a 58 yr old female and I have worked since I was out of high school. This is the first I have been out of work and unable to find a job. I now have my age and a terrible job market to contend with. I am not unemployed because it is what I desire and I feel I speak for a lot of unemployed Americans - where is the help from the govt we have supported.
Shayne
I was able to find a part time job but even still my unemployment benefits will run out in June. I've been applyling for jobs daily with only a couple of interviews in the past 5 months. I don't know what I'm going to do if I can't find a full time job by June. How can I support my son, pay for gas, food? I never thought I may someday be homeless. Please get this bill passed.
Mike
I ran out of benefits last week and will turn 61 on Easter Sunday. I have been out looking for work since last July. I think people look at my resume and figure I'm to old. What happened with hiring a veteran. Congress needs to step up to the plate and pass an extension so all the people who are unemployed can extend their job search. PLEASE ACT NOW OR THERE WILL BE A LOT OF PEOPLE HOMELESS.
Laurie
WAKE UP IN THE GOVERNMENT. WE ARE IN TROUBLE AND WE ALL NEED EXTENSIONS. SURE THE CHECKS WILL HELP FOR A WEEK BUT THEN WHAT
mkm
I was laid off in Oct. 2006 and have been looking for a job ever since. I've never been unemployed in my life until now and our weakened economy! It's about time this bill is passed to help those who remain unemployed. Every little bit helps!
Margaret
I was laid off in August of 2007. I have applied for over a 1000 jobs, not one offer. I have a B.S. in Business Administration and I was attending the University of Pennsylvania for a M.S. WHAT!!! There is no recession and jobs are plentiful? I have applied for $12 an hour jobs and can't get one. We need an extension of unemployment benefits yesterday. My benefits ran out the first week of March 2008.
db
still unemployed after my 26 weeks. been searching vigorously and can't find anything. even looked outside my area of expertise and NOTHING. i fear losing my home and wonder how i will feed my family. THE UNEMPLOYED NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!!
WENDI
MY unemployed benefits ran out after 13 weeks in my middle 40's looking for jobs from my field of work for a 9.00 dollar job.no jobs
pass the bill before I am homeless. I have being working every since I was 16 years old.
now its look like all the years of
working paying land,school,state, federal taxes. goverment don't want
to help the middle classes american
we would rather be working.
mj
This economy is terrible, can't hardly pay for gas to look for jobs. barely putting food on table. what do they expect? take more mortgages on our homes? just too try to make our bills? there's a lot having to do just that.Can anyone really wonder why the American dollar is losing it's value? the "unemployment elephant" is in the living room how can any politician be in such denial? my unemployment ran out in November 2007 been trying to get hired 6-7 days a week ever since. I am a carpenter, hello? Hasn't D.C. been informed? theres a terrible building slump!!
de
I was laid-off June, 2007, and am over 45. I have had three interviews and have applied for an average of 10-15 jobs/day, some of them not even my profession. I had to stop COBRA at $1000/month so now I also have no medical or dental for me and my son. My U/E ends in two weeks. I sure hope and pray this bill will go through. Oh, this is the first time I have been unemployed since I was 12 years old. The extension would help during this difficult time. We will be homeless as well.
felt forgotten
I lost my job in Sept. 2007, I received my last check March 17, 2008. I have worked and had a job since I was 14 yrs. old. I have a college education with multilayers of experience in multible areas in business. I have applied each and everyday and cannot even get an interview. This state that our country is in now is unheard of. HELP US ALLLLLLL BEFORE WE FALL!!!!!
PC
COME ON CONGRESS, ALL OF US DO NOT HAVE THE LUCK TO BE ABLE TO VOTE ON OUR SALARY OR OUR RAISES. Some of us have to be workers. We don't mind help voting for you and supporting you. BUT IT'S YOUR TURN TO HELP SUPPORT US! PLEASE
Janis Brooks
lost job October 11 because of age discrimination i believe, am 52 yrs old, have guardianship of my 3 and 6 yr old grandchildren. does anybody know when it will be kicked out or passed?! help, my benefits run out in 2 weeks, have been applying with no responses here in oklahoma
kl
The government has seriously underestimated the effects of the deterioriating economy on the unemployed. We cannot find jobs, employers are hesitant to hire (and I don't blame them!). Unemployment extensions, while late, would help infuse the economy with increased spending but it looks as though before that happens, there are going to be a great many of us applying for (and qualifying for and receiving) public assistance, cash assistance, food stamps, and Medicaid. And isn't that just what New York State needs? Help us to help ourselves, or foot the entire bill. Choice seems clear, but doubt President Bush will act!
LM
35 yrs my field 55 yrs old No work 7 months Benefits ending now Also losing my home I don't know how to feed my son or where to live No money I've read that there have already been suicides because people are losing their homes. Is that what we have to do to provide for our children? I have life insurance but my son needs me here alive. I sometimes think perhaps that is what the govt wants...to decrease the surplus population. They sure have narrowed down our choices. I hear all the stupid things being discussed now on TV in House and Senate while people are becoming homeless and w/o food. The right thing to do is to extend unemployment benefits now. The jobs are not there, businesses are not hiring...and you know it..which makes it worse that you haven't done anything to remedy it.
rebecca
I am a single mom and unemployed. I have always work. I worked two jobs for 8 years. Being that I have a learning disability. And can not pass the entrence exam at the community college. So, therefore making it difficult to land a decent paying job. My unemployment runs out in two weeks. I need an extention. I have gone on a few interviews. But, have not been hired by anyone.
Shannon
I am a single mother of 5 children. I have been unable to find work since I lost my job at the end of June 2007. My ex-husband is also unemployed and has been for almost two years. I have already lost my home and am now afraid that my kids and I will end up on the streets. We need help fast.
rjs
This govt is really scaring me,when we the taxpayers are footing the bill of over 245 million on this iraqi debacle,and the govt gives billions to bail out wall st banks,but where is the help when the AMERICAN citizens needs help,oh yeah the govt can find us on the street while are kids are taken into protective custody for us being deemed unfit to raise them,make sure you find out the people in Wash who opposed this bill and make sure they know that you will not be voting for them
Donna
I am very stressed out about umemployment mine runs out in 4 weeks. Im a single mom I do not recieve child support. I am going to loose everything Walmart fired me after 2yr 7month for misconduct denied my unemployment but after 8 weeks I won my case I was eligble for rehire after one month they never hired me back. I live in a small town I have 56 applications in and still nothing I have a really old car that could not handle a 78 mile driver every day or I would look in another state.I put alot of quality time in my job and getting fired is what I got. If they dont extend unemployment benifits. We will all be living in the streets
Lisa
I was laid off three years ago due to a bank merger, and have only been able to find contract work since. In December, I was laid off from a temp job and have three months until my unemployment benefits run out. I do have a part time job, but it's not enough. I've only had two interviews since being laid off and spend hours each day looking for work on the computer.
Dale
I am a 62-year old woman who lost my job due to downsizing of a large corporation. Contrary to the judgmental assumptions of some folks who oppose the extension of unemployment benefits, I have always worked and would much rather be working than collecting unemployment. I've had absoutely no luck and will most likely have to move in with my chidren and/or apply for welfare to make ends meet. I do not understand why some politicians would rather put those of who have worked on the welfare rather than extend unemployment benefits during these bad times.
Maria
Our Government has money to bail out Bear Sterns but it does not have the money to extend unemployment benefits? Our Government has money to spend in Space programs with the space dhuttle coming and going at a time that there are homeless people in what is supposed to be the "richest" country on earth. YES we are in big time economic crisis. So, our politicians should get their priorities straight and help the people first before we continue to "show off" to the rest of the world! Yes, WE NEED TO EXTEND UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS NOW!
Wevin
I have 2 more unemployment checks coming. Have applied for 100's of jobs with only 2 interviews. PLEASE, we need to have the unemployment benefits EXTENDED NOW! The AMERICAN PEOPLE NEED HELP! There will be more home forclosures and a bigger drop in the economy if the unemployment benefits are not extended.
Synesthesia
This is ridiculous. I haven't even been able to get a decent temp job, and mine runs out in just a couple of weeks or less.
It hasn't taken me this long to get a job since 2002/2003. Usually I could get some sort of temp work at 11 dollars per hour. Since my job ended in October of 2007 I've had so little work and most of the offers have been to places I can't get to because I don't have a car. It's obviously that most people are FOR this bill. I'm behind on my rent already. This extension is desparately needed.
stressed out
I am extremely stressed about not being able to land a new job yet. I am nearly 48 years old and am highly skilled in the administrative ass't/exec ass't field and it should be a "no brainer" in finding work. I have exhausted my 26 weeks of unemployment as of last Friday and am very worried about income. Even the temp agency is not calling me with work. Please Please Please extend my benefits. Help us senior admins. I know I am not alone.
John
My Unemployment benefits are going to end soon. I've applied for a significant amount of Jobs even through agencys and yet haven't had any luck.Times are really tough,The Labor reports show show a drop in U/E claims that because alot of unemployed people ran out of there benefits. Please consider An extension of Benefits this would help us and the economy.
Karen
I have 20 years experience in the mortgage industry and lost my job in September. Have applied for jobs from management to receptionist and can't even get a call for an interview. Most job listings state that they are having an overwhelming response and can't get back to everyone. My benefits ran out beginning of March. I do not know how I am going to feed my children or keep a roof over our head. The politicians say this is not a recession????
Mary
As a 47 year old unemployed mom of two who also takes care of a parent with Alzheimers, this is a necessity for Americans who have given their lives for this country either in the military or by contributing to the economy as working adults. When is our government going to step up and take care of us? They continue to line their pockets with their own selfish interests and apparently don't feel the same economic pain we do. You are systematically wiping out the middle class families with your poorly thought out excuses as to why we as a country are in this mess. It is imperative that Congress pass this bill now, but since you've dragged your feet, the 13 weeks needs to be increase to at least 24. More layoffs here in Texas today from Dell. How much more proof is needed? WAKE UP!
SnS
I've been out of work since September of last year after being laid off. I have filled out so many applications, I lost count. I've had a few interviews, only to hear, we'll call you... I find myself applying at places that have absolutely nothing to do with my background/skills out of despair. My mortgage is in default, we can barely keep the lights on and water running, and we may have to voluntarily turn in one of our cars. And the only relief is credit counseling for mortgage holders... Great.. just what I need.. someone to tell me how to budget money that I no longer have. I think they are missing the point. I need MONEY not counseling. I didn't ask to get laid off.
They definitely need to extend this program; my Unemployment ran out in March as well and the mortgage company will be running me out of my home soon.
Charity Begins at Home
I'm sorry to hear all these stories of people suffering hard times, but I'm not sure why that gives you a right to tap into MY money to support yourselves. That's what we're talking about here. You're saying that you deserve some of MY money simply because you've had hard times. Well, I've had hard times in my life, but didn't take any of your money. Why do you think you're entitled to some of mine?
Debbie
Michgan is the pitts as far as jobs go.Some people are doing all they can to find jobs in other states. People need the benfits here in Michigan to feed there families
SNR
First and foremost, Charity Begins At Home...this is not YOUR money this is OUR money.. our tax dollars that we have scuffed out over the years putting it into the economy to help others in need. Now that WE need the help all of the sudden we are robbing YOU blind huh? No one is asking you to dig in your pocket and give us anything. This is not charity nor is it the soup line We DESERVE it. Must be related to George Bush...You too have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.
Bryant
I'm not a felon. I have a wide open schedule. I graduated high school like you asked me. I even went to college for a year until I realized there was no money in my major anyways. I'm twenty-one years old, well read, talented, clean cut, friendly, and capable of doing alot of useful things. My unemployment is almost out, I have applied for about 100 jobs, and none of them have called me back. Are my options seriously going to work at Mcdonalds or living on the street? Sure it's great that we are trying to help Iraq out, but shouldn't we be more worried about our own citizens? I'm down, out, and crying for help. Nobody is listening.I'm losing all my faith and love for this country, and I'm not just blaming the politions either. The fortunate too.Face it, you need money to make money, and where does that leave the poor? You are all shrugging your shoulders.man.This is all making communism look like the right idea..
Timothy D.
My unemployment ran out Dec.18th of 07 since then I have made it but I just can not do it anymore, I am disabled and I need to take Meds for diabetes, high blood pressure,and PAIN, I have pins in my spine and leg and left arm and isn't that somthing my mortgage is an ARM also so I am screwed all around.please pass S.2544 soon I am going to loose everything!!!!!!!
Joan
The sooner they pass the rest of the stimulus the better, the working class in this country are getting the shaft...
rjsV
To charity begins at home, who do you think you are, oh i am sorry your maiden name must be BUSH
HAL
WELL ARE WE GONNA LISTEN TO THE FED CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT BUSH???? YOUR 7 + YEARS IN OFFICE HAVE BEEN ONE RECESSION AFTER ANOTHER.
bobbi
To charity begins at home,i guess you dont mind that Pres Bush uses your money to fund a war that sacrifices many many innocent lives and makes no sense what soever, so why not help people in need in our country when he is using your money to fund other countries needs, grow up
chris
56 yr old single, BA degree,36 yrs of experience, laid off August 2007, haven't found a job (trying hard, unemployment runs out in 2 weeks. HELP!
Michael
Look what we have become, hard working, tax paying honest citizens worrying about becoming Homeless. We are no longer talking about cutting back or exhausting our savings. We as Americans are way passed that. We are now worrying about the basic needs for living, food, Homes etc. I myself join Americans in the quest for such basic needs. We all want to work, we all want to pay our own way but the way things are we cannot. We have payed every kind of tax our government could come up with as our civic duty. Now all we ask is to keep what little dignity we have left. Americans that have worked all there lives do not want to tell the people they love there will be nothing to eat today or we do not know where we will sleep tonight. If this is not a recession and we have not reached Depression then we all need to be afraid. Pass this Bill and gives us all a little more time. They owe it to us all. God Bless you all!!
SNS
EVERYONE WHO COMMENTED ON THIS THREAD, WE ALL NEED TO GET A PETITION GOING AND SENT IT TO CONGRESS.... I WILL GET THE BALL ROLLING - BUT WE ALL HAVE TO PARTICIPATE... AND JOIN TOGETHER... IF NOT WE'LL ALL BE TOGETHER ON THE STREET
Dale
If they can spend a 177 million dollars a day on a war they can help us unemployed Every dollar spent on extending jobless benefits will generate $1.64 in new economic activity. Income tax rebates,generate $1.26 of economic activity do the math President Bush
Doug
People of America listen up. Your President and his rich buddies don't get richer without making more people lose their houses. Repo'ing more cars and making you spend your last red cent. More people need to speak out contact your Senators, Congressmen, Mayors, Governors ect. Make them understand their gonna lose their jobs come election time. So do something and not sit on their royal paid butts.
Al
Yeah the president and all the rich friends of his. Will be sitting pretty when they sell us back all those houses and cars that were repo'ed. And take the money we earned in our new low wage jobs at 7.15 and hour. Wow I can't wait that will be the good life stock certificates to wipe my butt with. Because thats all the paper is worth. I can even recycle my house because it's a cardboard box. No gas for transport because it's my feet. Just sell me another pair of chinese shoes. Damn it's gonna be a great day. George Bush when you die the fires of hell won't ever get any higher ever.
Judy
Here is a good one. Go to grants (dot)gov. Look at what we pay people to train other countries to do. We pay Pakistan 300 million a year to teach people there a new trade. We pay Iraq's people ( yes the ones that kill our children )1.5 billion a year to learn a new trade. Wow soon I won't have to work, live or breath. My country will pay someone else to do it for me. They will most likely even let them have a interest free loan to live in my foreclosed home. How did I get so lucky. Damn makes me proud to be an American.
Anna
@ Charity Begins at Home
My dear, I am appaled reading your comments. Just remember... "what goes around comes around"...you could find yourself in the same situation some day. Don't take your good fortune so far for granted even if you are independently wealthy. And, please remember that you are not the only one who pays taxes. Please open your eyes and read the people's comments here very carefully... do they sound to you as if they are NOT looking for jobs? When was the last time that you listened to the news regarding the facts of life when it comes to the state of our economy and the job market? Your comment could only come from someone who does not have a clue about what is happening in our country. Enjoy what you have but please be considerate of others who are not as fortunate as you are at the moment.
Ann in New Jersey
I am an educated, 40 yr old woman with a degree in Finance.When I got this degree 2 yrs ago, and paid for all education myself, I was let go due to a reckless Financial Advisor. I've never been unemployed in my life. I have 2 kids and now my unemployment has run out. I have applied for over 100 jobs and the only call was from one agency who said my chances of finding anything permanent right now is a huge challenge. I need this extension so bad. I'm scared like never before. There is serious stagnation in companies hiring. They just arent. I feel like this matter is being completely ignored by our Administration, including the Fed. Please, we need this extension NOW!
Allen in New Jersey
I lost my job on the 5th of July 2007. I have talked with thousands of employers. Gone on interview after interview with no results some called me back for 2nd and even 3rd meetings. However I was never hired for anything. I have applied to the NJ aquarium to PSEG and everything in between. I have gone as far as to apply overseas for jobs. I was selected to work as a machinist in Iraq at 90k a year. Had everything read to go and the contractor pulled a fast one and said the government pulled their long term contracts. And so before I had the job I was turned away. I ran out of Benefits for Unemployment in Jan 08. And I have depleted all my savings! And short of selling everything I own before I and my 3 children are kicked out in to the street. I this month go behind on all my bills. I cannot afford to paid my car insurance, phone bill or anything else. I don’t think I’ll even be able to write more on this site after next week.
Cyndi
I have used up my unemployment benefits in February. I am a 50 yr old female and I have worked since I was out of high school. This is the first I have been out of work and unable to find a job. I now have my age and a terrible job market to contend with. I am not unemployed because it is what I desire and I feel I speak for a lot of unemployed Americans - where is the help from the govt we have supported.This country is in a recession. Unemployment benefits need to be extended. We've always paid taxes now it's time for the goverment to stand up and help us Americans! It's great to help other
countries but charity begins at home. We need help now!
Elaine
My unemployment benefits expired 2 weeks ago. With the state of our economy, how in the world can our government pass a stimulus package and exclude unemployment benefit extension?? When your income goes from 56k to 0 and you have to pay $716 a month in COBRA,and your house has declined in value and your IRA's have lost value...how on earth are we to survive? I might add even though age discrimination is supposed to be illegal, it goes on ALL the time. The very least you can do is pass S.2544 so myself and other people in my situation gets some relief while we continue to search for employment.
Pam
My benefits expired 3 weeks ago and I have spent everyday of my unemployment (26 weeks)trying to find employment. I have an MBA but am in Ohio where many companies have moved out. I am to the point were I am going to have to file for some type of assistances to help me eat. The meezly rebate that I will get in May will not help me stimulate the economy but giving me help for a few months longer could get me a job.
deanooo1013
GW BUSH IS ON TV TALKING FOR 15 MINUTES ABOUT IRAQ AND HOW WE ARE HELPING THEM WHILE THE USA IS ABOUT TO GO INTO A DEPRESSION, DO WE REALLY UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS ABOUT PUMPING MONEY TO HALLIBURTON NOT ONE MENTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT EXTENSION,HOW IS THIS MANIAC STILL IN OFFICE?
SNS
deanooo1013 I agree with you 1000% - Hey You all need to check out this website.. Some unbelievable stories on there!!
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2544/show#comments
Tom in NJ
There is a scary trend here and it's going to rear its head real soon. And it is that middle, working class, educated are going to land out in the street. These foreclosures aren't just because people got too much into debt, its because they lost their jobs and companies aren't hiring!! They say that the unemployed have "dropped out" of the range, that is because COMPANIES ARE NOT HIRING!!! We need this stimulus package NOW!! Whether its 3 months or 6 months, we need Something! We are desperate!!
ted
I am about to collect my last of my unemployment and still have found no job.I am all for unemployment extension until i find something,which seems impossible nowadays.I live in Indiana where they dont give extended benefits.I agree with everyone who is currently in a f**ked up postion as myself(excuse my language)
Jackie
I exhausted my benefits in mid March...I have a few interviews, but running short on gas funds to get to some, this comes as no surprise...Bush came into office destroyed the financial surplus this country finally established he came in an axed the security and stability in most people's lives...I can't see him leaving office with much more than the peanut brain he began his presidential career with....Don't worry he and the top 5% of this country have thrived will the rest of us are slowly withering away....well I hope he is proud of his legacy....
LAR
We can help everyone else in other countries, it is time to take care of Americans!!! This bills needs to approved !!!!!!
Lawrence In Lee County FL
WithOut unemployment Insurance for the past 2 months. I have worked hard for over 40 years and can not believe my country and state government would not past this bill. We need it now or I will have to file bankrupcy and for close on my house like everybody else is doing in this country. NO JOBS HERE. UNEMPLOMENT RATE HERE IS 7.00%
Denny
Worked since I was 12 years old, now 59 and laid off, can't find job, no prospects. Viet Nam Era Vet. We need help in these bad times. But who cares, if they are lucky enough to be making it no one gives a s--t.
Rita
I was layed off due to a closure of a Bergen county hospital in November of 2007. I worked there for 25 plus years, lost 2 weeks vacation plus over 500 hours of sick time. The job market for health care,( mine specific-laboratory technician) is scarce. NJ just drastically cut charity care to every NJ hospital in NJ but one. And the reimbursement for all health care facilities worsens daily due to no restrictions on the health care insurances. Why is this being aloud? I have been seeking a position almost daily on the internet and mailing my resumes since my layoff. NJ has a obligation to its health care workers due to this health care crisis. Since I have contributed for over 25 years to the system I feel I need to be granted this extension in the hopes of finding the right job.
Lisa
I have been unemployed since December of 2007. my unemployment will be ending soon. we need the extensions for thousands of people! If I dont get it, it is a good possibility I will lose my house,and live in my old car. so that is not helping the mortgage crises, it will just worsen them. this needs to be extended!
TED
IT MAKES ME REALLY F**KIN SAD TO SEE THIS MANY PEOPLE ON HERE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING I AM.RICHEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD AND THE GOVERNMENT CANT EVEN TAKE CARE OF ITS OWN PEOPLE,SAD REALLY SAD.
SnS
If you think this is bad look at this site http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2544/show?comment_page=46#comments
JSanchez
Congress please extend federal unemployment benefits as my UI ran out 2 weeks ago. I've interviewed over 20 times in the last 6 months with no job offers. I was in the mortgage industry for 10 years.
Gary
I have been unemployed since my employer of 27 years let me go. I am 58 have a BA degree, and have worked all my life. Now I can't even find a minimum wage job. THe fact that Republicans voted down an extension just shows how far from real America they are. They can spend 12 billion a year in Iraq but forget the middle class that are out of work here. Bush is the worst president we have ever had.
Tina
I was laid off right before Thanksgiving of 07' from an Subprime Underwriting position. Well as we know the economy is horrible forxs are at a all time high, and there are absolutely no jobs to be found. I have a college degree many years of experience and cant find a job! My benefits run out in 2 months, please pass this bill soon~!!
Debbie
Call your Congressman and your Senators. I too, am 3 weeks away from my benefits being over. If we all flooded their phone banks, they would have no option but to act. You can locate their phone numbers by entering congressman and senate into your search bar. Simply enter your zip code and it will give you their information. CALL THEM TODAY AND EVERYDAY! We need this passed NOW!
GeorgieinCA
I spoke with a rep yesterday from unemployment and I was told that this bill has been on President Bush desk and he wont sign. They said the problem is as follows: once you exhaust your unemployment, your name is removed from the unemployment stats and in such we are no longer being accounted for. So they are not receiving statistically an accurate account of the millions of unemployed people in the USA. Only the ones receiving unemployment. In turn, President Bush does not see the full impact this economy has had on the people of this country. Plus he hopes that the stimulus check will bounce back the country. Get real! That is like putting a bandage on a broken leg. Let your congressmen and women know that you are one of those unaccounted country men/women who are still unemployed.
Cass /Michigan
Benefits ran out in Jan .I am still optimistic the economy will recover , but still need the extension for full term if necc. Forclosure comming soon , sick wife no ins. 59 years old creates even less chance of good employment
Checks wont pay all expenses but helps to give me a swinging chance.
Doug
Dateline yesterday 04/09/2008 George Bush's Press secretary said. There is no need for an extension and we don't see it happening this year. The bill for the stimulus package that was just past will be more than enough to get the economy back on track. WHAT A BUNCH OF BULL S__T George Dumb A_S BUSH should be IMPEACHED. Anyone Who thinks 300 dollars will help my father in Michigan who has been out of a job for over 2 years is an idiot. He worked for the GM all his life. And has had no benefits for 1.5 years. Lost his house and car. Lives with my grandmother! VV MORE VV
Doug
And further more! My friends who live in Southern Cal and in Phoenix Az. Who both work for Electronics firms and lost their jobs in the fall last year. And now benefits have run out and the only option is bankruptcy. They can’t find jobs! And I here in South NJ And can’t find anything! Whoops I shouldn’t say that. I could work 3 hours a night for UPS 12 to 3am for 8.50 and hour. I live 30 miles away gas is $3 a gallon that’s min of 2 gallons per night. 6 bucks, Taxes on a 127.50 a week whatever that is, 25 a week for Union dues, leaves me 72.50 before taxes weekly. Wow I could go far on that! VV More VV
Doug
How about my family in Florida! This is just one of the people in trouble. My Uncle in Clermont Fla, Has been raising Oranges for 50+ years. You would think he makes a good living. No he does not! Really!! He has a very large orange grove and this past season he put more into everything needed to produce a crop than he made. This is how this worked. See for years Brazilian companies have secretly purchased all the juice companies in his area. And now they control the market in Florida. They only pay what they deem a fair price. I his case 15k for his whole crop. He hires union Brazilians to pick his crop at 7500.00 he moves the oranges to plant. He ends up with 7500.00. But he pays 9000 to maintain his crop. He out 1500.00. Free trade I don’t think so……
Doug
One more item for your reading pleasures.....
April 8: The Joint Economic Committee (JEC), chaired by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, released a report today, requested by Vice Chair Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, calling for the extension of unemployment insurance benefits to combat the contracting labor market. Friday’s release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report revealed an jump in the unemployment rate and the third consecutive month of job losses for the first time in five years. With the number of UI beneficiaries exhausting their claims already on the rise and no end in sight to the current economic downturn, the report argues that past Republican obstructionism must be overcome in order to provide extended UI benefits for those in need......
Goto http://www.jec.senate.gov/index.html
Al
IMPEACH GEORGE BUSH! Put him in the street!
Judy
I agree 100% Impeach the bastard!
George W. needs to be in jail!
James in KY
I hate bush with a passion. He lies with every word from his mouth. I also agree Impeach him!
Sara in Washington State
Your all to hard on the poor guy. Look at all GWB has done for you. With all the money I make from the goverment contracts at my company. I don't see any reason to give anyone anything. I have everything I need. Get a job somewhere a quit crying you bunch of babies.
Frank in FLA
I get it thats a promo for Why I hate Sara Marshall! LOL! Your an Idiot Sara in Wash.
Angry and Unemployed in MA
Wow. She had to go and post that on two sites.
What a waste of time.
I HAVE been trying to get a job, and still, nothing.
Now i've got to pay all this money on my taxes from this small sum of money I have or else I won't get the stimulus package.
It's ridiculous the way these folks practically punish people for not having money.
Exhausted in Lee County FL
Unemployment rates quoted ARE inaccurate. A report of those LOOKING for work valid. As a former mortgage employee, I lost 2 jobs to downsizing. My unemployment benefits are exhausted. An extension is required. But some members of Congress believe we wait until benefits end, and then look for a job.
Another issue is health insurance. If I don't find a job with benefits by August, I will be uninsured. Paying $500 a month for COBRA coverage is hard, but a gap gives insurance companies the ability to deny a claim, saying it was pre-existing.
The we have age discrimination. Most laid off where I worked are over 50. Most kept are under 25. That's interesting, don't you think? Age discrimination is rampant. A recent local news article was titled "Retaining the Talented Young." The writer wasn't promoting age discrimination, but his article proves it is in our area.
WRONG
LET MAKE THIS WRONG -- RIGHT PASS THE EXTENSION BILL. LET HELP US
RIGHT HERE.PAST THE EXTENSION BILL.
REMEMBER THAT:
Charity Begins at Home
Charity Begins at Home
Charity Begins at Home
Debbie
there is a hearing being held at the committee on ways and means on 4/10 for extending unemployment! CALL your senators and congressman!!! Let's flood their phonebanks and be HEARD!!!
JERRY
HELLO PEOPLE? DO YOU THINK WE LIKE BEING UNEMPLOYED WITH NO HEALTH BENEFITS AND MONEY...PRICES KEEP GOING HIGHER GAS $3.65 A GALLON, MILK NOW $4.59 A GALLON, GROCERIES PRICES KEEP GOING UP DUE TO TRUCKS SPENDING MORE MONEY FOR GAS...OMG! THIS GOVERMENT IS CORRUPTED!...IS COMMON SENSE "UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS EXTENSION IS NEED IT NOW!"
MIKE
The bill for the stimulus package that was just past is f**kin ridiculus...f**kin $300 bucks!...f**kin a**holes!...what an insult...first of all people that are working dont need a hand out...is the people that are unemploy the ones that need help...you mother f**kers...i have a prediction "The s**t is going to hit the fan"...when no change after the miserable &300 bucks, Who ever thought of the stimulus package should be hung in front of the white house. LETS GET REAL, I TRULY BELIEVE THE GOVERMENT IS JUST WAITING FOR MORE AMERICAN TO RUN OUT OF TIME AND UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT INSURANCE"
NANCY
LOL...THIS IS SO STUPID...LOL...ARE THIS PEOPLE REAL?...Dateline yesterday 04/09/2008 George Bush's Press secretary said. There is no need for an extension and we don't see it happening this year. The bill for the stimulus package that was just past will be more than enough to get the economy back on track...HA HA HA!..LMAO...HA HA HA!...THIS IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?...HA HA HA...DID HE STUDY BUSINESS OR ECONOMY?....HA HA HA....WOW! $300 DOLLARS, I DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START SPENDING IT! HA HA HA...WHAT A DUMB ASS...HA HA HA!
LOOK I CAN CRY
LOL...BUSH WANTED TO CRY AT THE MEDAL OF HONOR SPEACH FOR ONE OF THE FALLEN MILITARY...LOL...BUSH WHY DONT YOU CRY FOR ME...AND FOR THE REST OF 100.000 S OF PEOPLES WHO HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE STRESS OF HAVING NO JOB OR MONEY!...OH PLEASE I DONT BELIEVE YOUR LITTLE CROCODILE TEARS!
JILL
THE STIMILUS PACKAGE IS NOT FOR THE PEOPLE...IS FOR THE CORPORATION, COMPANIES, IS AIMED TO HELP THE RICH NOT THE POOR!..HOW IS THAT? THE GOVERMENT KNOWS 300 DOLLARS IS NOT ENOUGH TO EVEN BUY YOURSELF A ROUND TRIP TICKET FROM L.A TO NY...THE GOVERMENT KNOWS MOST AMERICANS OWE MORE THAN WE MAKE...WHEN PEOPLE GET THEIR CHECKS THE FIRST THING WERE GOING TO DO IS PAY OUR BEHIND BILLS...AND THATS WHAT THE GOVERMENT IS EXPECTING AND WANTS SO BIG COMPANIES/ WALL STREET KEEPS ON PROFITING...S**T $300 IS ONLY 60% OF MY MONTHLY CAR PAYMENT...BUSH IS GOING IN THE HISTORY OF THE DUMBEST PRESIDENT EVER!
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES SPEND MILLIONS
WASHINGTON - Federal employees charged millions of dollars for Internet dating, tailor-made suits, lingerie, lavish dinners and other questionable expenses to their government credit cards...FEDERAL GOVERMENT, YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO THINK WETHER TO PASS OR NOT THE EXTENSION FOR UNEPLOYMENT BENEFITS!...YOU SHOULD ALL BE ASHAME!...FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE GOVERNOR TO THE STICKY FINGERS THAT SIT ON THEIR ASS CHARGING ON THEIR GOVERMENT CREDIT CARDS...SHAME ON YOU ALL OF YOU!...BUT THEN AGAIN YOU DONT KNOW WHAT SHAME IS, OTHERWISE YOU ALL WOULDNT STEAL!
wa state
It's mind over matter, they don't mind and the American unemployed tax payer doesn't matter. Although some senators, and representatives are standing up for us.Let's make our voice be heard. Don't go down without a fight!!
ui in nw
Look at the web site www.opencongress.org thousands have wrote in there. Find out who your representative is on the home page. submit your zip code and it directs you there. Their sole purpose is to represent YOU!!! let them know your aware of this!! Ask them if they care?etc. make them accountable.
Brad
This needs to pass ASAP! I've been out of work since Sept. 24 and have been unable to get an interview! I have always been employed in the past, except for 2 2-month stretches. Things are bad!
lisa
i;m among the many of you.i;ve worked with mental health,many of my ex co-workers are stressed, depressed.thoughts of suicide. So i can say i understand.
WA state
April, 11 at 8;50 AM Pacific time C-span just aired a conversation with Representative Jim McGovern. He was standing up for us!!! He was explaining why Nancy Pelosi turned down the Columbia trade deal. So that the white house will fix matters here at home first, and enact the Federal unemployment benefits!! He explained every thing clearly, about the "Unemployment Elephant" in the room that G.W. and his cronies aren't paying any attention to. They here us!! Keep writing faxing, and calling. I'm going too e-mail Mr. McGovern right now and thank him for standing up, what a great guy.Did anyone else see this?
WA state
I don't seem too be able to get through to Mr. McGovern's E-mail. Can anyone from his district please contact him and thank him for all of us??
cali 135
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2544/show
You can also post here
fed up
its time take care of us right here at home. pass the bill asap. some of us have worked over 25-27 years and its not fair that this bill is not past. remember charity begins at home. take care of us first.
Al in SNJ
Well it took 9 long months of hard looking to get one. But I found a temp job that will only last a few weeks. But It puts food on the table for my kids. The Government sucks....
unemployedVietVet
We can see and hear every night the millions being spent on the presidential campaigns, and the shallow promises they make, while good Americans could use the extended unemployment compensation.
They talk change, but only reflect the same old ways of protecting "the-good-old-buys" network!
Wake up and start looking after those who put you there, and need your help!!!
GeorgieinCA
My unemployment is exhausted, my savings is gone. I don't own a home, so I am being evicted from my apt. I worked 25 years of my life and now by the end of the week I will be homeless. I am scared and don't want to live on the streets. Please someone here us!!!!
NOT REPUBLICAN
NO ONE WILL EVER SEE ANYTHING! YOUR ALL FOOLING YOURSELFS. BUSH WILL KEEP YOU POOR UNTIL HE LEAVES THE WHITE HOUSE. SO GO AHEAD AND KEEP YOU HOPES UP SO THE REPUBLICANS CAN HAVE THE LAST WORD. AND EVERYONE REMBER THAT SOMEONE TOLD YOU SO. THE REPUBLICANS ARE ON A MISSION TO TAKE ALL THEY CAN BEFORE THEY ARE KICKED OUT OF OFFICE. YOU MUST UNDER STAND THAT ALL THEY ARE OUT FOR IS YOUR MONEY. THEY COULD GIVE A RATS ASS IF YOU DON'T HAVE FOOD, CARS, HOUSES OR ANYTHING FOR THAT MATTER. THEY JUST WANT YOU TO SPEND YOUR LAST RED CENT TO PAY YOUR BILLS AND BUY FOOD. THAT WAY THEY HAVE PERFORMED THEIR DUTIES TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. BY HELPING MORE REPUBLICANS AND THEMSELFS. BUT NOT YOU!!!
Feeling Fooled
I saw Bush on CNN with a pen in his hand. Guess they ran out of ink when it came to this bill. I've worked in telecom since i served in the USAF 20 years ago My Benefits ran out yesterday.
angela
please visit us and sign up to help, we need to all band together on these issues.
www.freewebs.com/workerssurvival2008
Thanks
Angie
I am all for the extension! Hubbys UI benefits will run out in June and I have no idea what we will do then! Bush is going to cause a lot of people to loose their houses and everything in life they have worked so hard for. I don't get why he won't pass it, if you don't pass it then you have more people foreclosing and running up debt, thus making the mortgage crisis a whole lot worse than it is now and thus making people spend a lot less in the stores because you have to scrape to pay your bills, let alone go on a shopping spree with the money you don't have! Oh wait that's right we are all supposed to go shopping with these rebate checks!!! HA HA HA! That's a joke all in itself because with the majority of people unemployed those rebates will go strictly for bills and bills only - so that plan will backfire right into Bushs face!! Get ready Bush because here we come!!
DENISE FROM NEW YORK
I STARTED WORKING WHEN I WAS 10 YEARS OLD JUST A COUPLE EVENINGS AFTER SCHOOL TO HELP OUT OUR LARGE FAMILY. I HAVE CONTINUED TO HOLD A FULL TIME JOB AFTER GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ALSO A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. WELL MY LAST JOB OF 14 YEARS WAS FORCED TO SELL OUT TO OUR COMPETITORS AND AFTER 6 MONTHS OF UNEMPLOYMENT I STILL HAVE NO JOB AND NO PROSPECTS. MY HUSBAND WAS INJURED ON THE JOB AND THEN WHEN THEY FOUND OUT HE NEEDED SURGERY HE WAS LAID OFF. HOW CAN ANYONE MAKE A MORTGAGE PAYMENT ON UMEMPLOYMENT LET ALONE PAY ANY OTHER BILL. ESPECIALLY NOW THAT MY 26 WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT ARE UP WHAT DO WE DO? LOSE EVERYTHING WE HAVE WORKED SO HARD FOR. THEY NEED TO EXTEND THE BENEFITS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
pat
This is the bill we need to pass!!
go to opencongress.org and join us in our campaign of contacting politicians, media etc to bring attention to this bill
Kathleen
I can't believe we bail out banks and mortgage companies first;! and deny(january '08) the extended benefits for those of us: hard working,ALL THE POLITICIAN-WANTING TO HELP THE MIDDLE CLASS, tax paying for years- UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS!! Is our govenment stupid? Don't answer that.....
Kinda Desparate in Mich
13 weeks won't help much but it's better than nothing! Do it!! Considering I've got 2 college degrees and years of diverse work experience, I'm not even having luck finding a minimum wage job. I've been off now nearly a year and have exhausted my IRA in order to keep my house - and have had to pay a significant amount to Fed. Inc. Tax in penalties just to keep my house and health insurance. What's wrong with this picture?
isocareer
http://www.freewebs.com/usunemployedamericans/
JOHN PAUL JONES
ITS TIME FOR THE REVOLUTION....
workerssurvival2008
A great place to gather and gain information
www.freewebs.com/workerssurvival2008
See ya there!
CA
I have already exhausted my benefits since last month. I have been waiting for any answers on the unemployment extension, but nothing as of yet. I don't understand what's taking them so long when they know that the unemployment rate is high, there is lack of jobs, and the economy is down. Something needs to be done ASAP.
Responsible American
You all are a bunch of whiners. I bet the Framers--Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, would look upon you all with contempt and total disgust. Government is NOT DADDY! Why were you living beyond your means to begin with, and not saving money, planning ahead for any possibility? Especially if you have kids! To put your kids in danger like that, is irresponsible. You are pathetic. If you can't find work where you are, move. Time to mail in those keys to that house you couldn't afford to begin with, and rent elsewhere. "Give you a job?" HA. You go FIND a job. You'll get nowhere with that victim entitlement mentality.
Tim Cox
the man who said quit whinning in the blog suck my d^&*
timcox
to the responsable American you are a a**hole who must be a republican go to hell you bastard
Jeananne
There are so many friends and familys like mine having a hard time because of no work, we need this so bad, ive been out of work 9 months no unemployment, with 2 children im raising, my family is hurting so much, and there are no jobs what are people like us supposed to tell our children, when there hungry, and need medican, and mommy cant help them because of no money, ive never in all the years ive worked ever been this desperate, someone has to do something soon.
RTP
Trying looking for a job when your 61 yrs. old.... No one wants to hire a 61 yrs. old man. I need the extened benefits. My benefits ran out in March of 2008.
hmm...
I've noticed many people posting here have really poor spelling and grammar. I wonder if that's why you can't get a job.
lol
So anyone who advocates personal responsibility instead of whining and wanting a handout or a bailout is an "evil Republican?" Is that the best you can do? I pity you if that is how you really think.
Me
Dependency on Government is the antithesis of Freedom.
TO: RESPONSIBLE AMERICAN
TO: Responsible American...YOU TRAILER TRASH! I AM A PROFESSIONAL AND EVEN FOR ME IS HARD TO FIND WORK. WHY DONT, YOU GET A BOOK AND READ ABOUT ECONOMICS YOU DUMBASS BASTARD! IT IS OBVIOUS YOU ARE ONE POOR PIECE OF CRAP. ONLY AN IGNORENT LOSER LIKE YOU, WOULD WALK AWAY FROM HIS PROBLEMS, YOU PROBABLY LIVE WITH YOUR MOTHER AND OTHER MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY IN A LITTLE TRAILER...BY THE WAY WHAT HAVE YOU DONE THAT IS CONSIDER RESPONSIBE...DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS? DO YOU VOLUNTEER TO ANY CHARITIES? YOU PROBABLY DONT EVEN HAVE TO PAY TAXES, AND NO PAYING TAXES IS NOT WHAT IS DEDUCTED FROM YOUR PAYCHECK, PAYING TAXES IS WHEN YOU HAVE TO PAY THE IRS 15K 30K DOLLARS...SO TAKE YOUR LOSER ASS OUT OF HERE AND GET YOURSELF AND EDUCATION SO YOU CAN EARN THE RIGHT TO CRITICIZE ME!
TO: Hmmmm
I've noticed many people posting here have really poor spelling and grammar. I wonder if that's why you can't get a job.????...Are you for real?...lol..you! yourself dont know how to use correct grammar. I am sure you are not a legal secretary!...hey dumbass this is the correct grammar-I have noticed that many people posting in here have poor spelling and grammar.
I wonder if that is the reason why you cannot obtain a job.
Lisa
Can't believe my life has come to this, begging my government for help. I lost my job due to a back injury. I am willing to work, but no one seems interested in an employee w/restrictions. My benefits are almost over. I have no idea how my family will survive. Being a nurse, I never thought i would have trouble finding a job. The depression is overwhelming.
Keith
Were paying now for sending all those jobs overseas and not watching are borders.We need help now,pass this bill!!
JEFF
THE ECONOMIC STIMULIS PACKAGE CHECKS BEING SENT OUT TO AID AMERICAN FAMILIES ARE SURELY NEEDED!!! MOST CHECKS WILL BE SPENT ON BASIC COMMODITIES LIKE FOOD & FUEL. TO HIS CREDIT, PRESIDENT BUSH HAS INGENIOUSLY FOUND A NEW & CREATIVE WAY TO LINE THE POCKETS OF LARGE PETROLEUM COMPANYS AND INCREASE THEIR PROFITS ONCE AGAIN!!!
PRESIDENT BUSH NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND PUT ASIDE POLITICS AS USUAL AND DO THE RIGHT THING…
“SIGN & PASS” H.R. 5749, THE EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENIFITS TO SUPPORT UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS!!!
THERE ARE FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE UNEMPLOYED!!!
ADDITIONALLY, THE WEAKEND U.S ECONOMY AND INCREASED COST OF DAILY LIVING NECESSITIES, HAS DRIVEN FAR TOO MANY FAMILIES, IN THIS GREAT LAND, INTO UNEXPECTED ECONOMIC HARDSHIP!!!
IT IS NOT A WELCOME FEELING TO REALIZE THAT YOU MAY BE ONE OR TWO CHECKS AWAY FROM LOSING YOUR HOME AND EVERYTHING YOU & FAMILY HAVE WORKED SO HARD TO ACHIEVE OVER A LIFETIME!!!
MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
jennie
I am going on 58 years old and never been out of work this long. I apply to all kinds of jobs and nothing.. The gov. needs to get with it and pass the extesion already. how much more can we put up with we need the money for gas to go on interviews. Wake up and smell the coffee.
Me
Dependency on government is the antithesis of Freedom.
rog
When are they going to vote on this?
I already lost two jobs this year and prior to that I stayed with companies on average of 2.5 years. My last job didn't employ me long enough to even establish eligibilty for unemployment and now i have two weeks left. Most emergency type jobs tell me I am overqualified...I guess I will have to start living in a van down by the river or a refridgerator box. Maybe I will eat trash or something. idk. I guess the senators and such don't have to worry about getting let go since they can already give themselves raises. please pass this bill!
PJ
I'll bet the number of jobs being created in this economy today isn't even close to the number of jobs U.S. corporations are giving away to foreign countries. so sad that our gov't can't/won't even figure out how to solve our ongoing health care crisis. but, u.s companies make sure those cheap wage foreign employees are taken care of and with health benefits too. why doesn't the gov't just hold a huge u.s. auction house for foreigner's to come and buy up our foreclosed homes too. They could call it the "orient express american sellout" Maybe I can get a job cleaning houses for one of our brilliant government leaders or for some foreigner who has bought out a troubled u.s. business. The reality of this situation just demands a revolt by the people.
Judy
Help, I need the extension, I just ran out of unemployment, I have sent out over 500 resumes. I am a pilot and in real estate both of my careers are serious difficulties.
Victoria
My unemployment has run out and after sending out over 100 resumes across 3 states I still can't find a job. I had to leave California and move to Navada to come and live with my daughter. If it wasn't for her I would be living on the streets. I have never faced such a hard time of trying to find work and I have been in my career field for 27 years. I heard on the news that sales of high ticketed items are booming and sales have never been better because all the weathy people are out shopping and buying everthing up. Hell I can't even afford to put gas in my car in case I get a call for a job interview. This is just the most disturbing times I have ever lived in. Please people lets stand togeather and get this bill passed!
Tme to Act
When you have alot of unemployed people of the middle class and no money to buy the nessaties of life it is time to act! If we the people can't get our goverment to act then maybe it's time we the people should act, because it is our right. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, —And don't forget our second ammendment rights!
Questioning
Its disturbing and supportive to see other people having the same struggles like myself. I am disgusted by the comments of those who got on here and berated us all for being whining babies. I was not only abruptly laid off in August of 2007, I was never given my final paycheck from the company I worked for. Who plans for that??? The corporation filed Chapter 11 and employees were put in line with the banks...guess who gets paid first, if ever. It is so discouraging waking up every morning and sending out resumes to everyone and their mother and never getting a call. Its also embarassing every time you see someone and they ask, "any luck?". The answer is always the same..."No." Really puts your self-worth into check. I will not rely on my government to find me a job, if they no longer require me to pay their salaries with my taxes. I thought that was the whole idea...did I miss something???
GINA
Please extend the benefits. There are no mortgage related jobs here in CA. Resumes out, no interviews...
concerned
yet bush wants to give the mexican military over 1 billion in
funding, instead of us......ridiculous!!!!!!!!
American?
I am an American citizen born and raised here in this country. I have worked most of my life and payed taxes and have payed my fare share of taxes including taxes on my unemployment. I was layed off my job back in October and despite all of my efforts to find a new job I have had no luck and now my unemployment has run out and I feel totally abandoned by my own goverment. I am not even sure this is my beloved country anymore, are you?
YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING?
In response to the Responsible American! Gee, you must be G.W. Bush himself, I bet daddy's so proud of you? After all you are a chip off of the old block!
Me
My benefits ran out a while ago. I do not know what to do. They will take my car soon. I am getting married and living off of my husband to be but I ffel like a burden. I went to a 4-year university and I used to have great jobs..now I feel like nothing. We have to buy more rice nowadays in order to stretch food :-(
LW
35 yrs same field, over 50 college degree Laid off last Sept Losing home this month Have a son Home is old house low fixed rate Did all right I'm also a conservative Republican I like and respect Bush Some things (like McCain said) govt needs to be involved in esp since the govt and banks created this situation Unemployment & Fed health care for all
To those who judge and shame us know that you only have what you have by the grace of the living God and you can lose it at any time too You are like the one who thanked God He was not a sinner like the others instead of thanking God for saving me, a sinner
You should be wise to help those in need, so they will help you when you are in need. That's the way it is supposed to work. It is greed that has ruined our country, not giving to help others. You want to hoard up for yourself more rather than share the taxes we all pay? You may be the one who will have no right to whine and ask for help when you are in that situation
LW
Also, those in their sixties are having their soc sec benefit reduced because it is the last five yrs you work that figure the amt to my understanding, so after all yrs worked, that is what they are getting in the end, they have the right to whine.) Our spelling and grammar are due to only 1000 characters allowed Most of us unemployed now are highly educated and normally highly salaried people but that does not make us better than those unable to obtain a better education or disabled We are not Nazis...are you? We believe that all men are created equal. Also, expound on what you feel makes you so much better than the rest of us? We'd like a good laugh. I challenge you to be brave enough to make a list and post it here why you are much better than us. Because you're employed? Please broaden on that.
LW
Neither Democrats nor Republicans have any intention of extending unemployment...the democrats just want to sound good Let us remember, when the living God pulls us through these tough times, to remember and help others when we can again. Pray it makes us more compassionate still to those less fortunate and to all. Let's remember how cruel others have been to us so we can be kind when it is our turn. Let's not get angry. Let us be “as poor, yet making many rich.” They remove God's laws which means they remove love. "For all the law is summed up in this, thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself. Love works no ill to his neighbor therefore love fulfills the law"...that's what it is all about...don't lie, don't steal, etc, it's not rules and regulations. We break God's laws and hurt one another but by His grace we have forgiveness through His blood to all who believe, the Passover Lamb. He is my treasure.
Feeling Abandoned
I never realized how much control other people have over us. I use to think and believe that I controlled my own destiny. I had a great job with great pay and I felt in-control and was happy with my life, than your boss calls you into his office and says we have to lay you off because of a slowdown at work and you try to find another job but its the same story everywhere you go and six months later your unemployment is gone and more and more people are losing their jobs and now we have to beg our goverment to give us an extention. Where is God? because He sure as hell isn't in the Whitehouse!
LW
Abandoned, God says In Him we live and move and have our being God is not in everything though as some like to think to make themselves God. He's especially not in the Whitehouse thank you for disproving Pantheism Also, God is still in control the others 'just think' they are. You also may 'feel' abandoned, but it is not a fact. If you know Him (it has nothing to do with behavior, by the way, it's believing Who He is and that His blood is the satisfaction for your sins)....if you know Him, He will never leave you nor forsake you "He is a very present help in time of trouble" We can be so hurt by others that you feel abandoned, but, don't listen to those 'feelings’ listen to the facts of the Word of the Living God see what He has to say to you." This is the difference between faith and positive thinking...faith is dependent upon facts, the facts stated in God's Word. They should be helping us but God will bring us through this anyway Don't despair.
Abandoned to LW
If God has proveded us with everthing we need to survive and I am talking about food the kind you eat, than weres the money coming from to buy this food if we can't get this bill to bass? Man can't live on faith alone because it don't pay the bills.
LW
Dear (Not) Abandoned, The disciples asked Jesus the same thing. They only had five loaves and two fish to feed the 500 but the basket didn't run out of food. They also asked how to pay taxes and Jesus found a coin in fish's mouth. This is for those who believe and know Him. He is even kind to those who do not believe in that He sends them sunshine and rain. I can truly say "I have been young and now am old yet I have not seen God's own forsaken nor his seed begging bread" The Israelites were trapped, Red Sea on one side and Eqyptians on the other, but God showed them the path that no one knew was there. Faith comes by hearing the word of God.(Not by bread alone but by every word & promise of God) We need to pray to God to pass this bill, He can do it. (See next entry)
LW
I'm hungry too and must rely on His provision day by day. I'm surrendering my house this month. Really, I didn't see it months ago, but now see it is really a blessing. My husband died two months before I lost my job. I have a teenage son. I truly have empathy with you as I have been out of work for nine months now and have no money. I have to file bankruptcy this week. Thank God I have a sister and we’re moving in with her this weekend. She has a large house and empty garage for my furniture and boxes (if they don’t take them away in bankruptcy). She said she will include us in her meals. Leaving the house is like saying good-bye to my husband all over again. I hurt. Sometimes we move, other times we are moved (by God). He causes all things to work together for the good of those who love Him. I’m going to be praying for you.
help,help/michigan
I applied for a job (one of many) at Nordstrom. A new store was opening by my home. I went for an interview,and asked the manager that was interviewing me how many applied. She told me for 50 position, she received over 400 applications. I didn't get a job. As of today I have applied for over 365 jobs,don't have one yet. I don't even get phone call or e mails about jobs I applied for
RTP
HR 5749 has been placed on the Union Calendar. But, when can we expect this to be passed ?
STRESS FREE?
Since my unemployment has run out and I still can't find a job and S. 2544, The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 has not been passed as of yet, I don't need to stress out over the HIGH cost of gas or food because I don't have a dime coming in to even buy these necessities of life. "Thank you Mr. Bush and Congress for taking that load off of my back"!
GeorgieinCA
from the article on the nytimes and foxnews..it looks like the vote is this week..Thursday!!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354243,00.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/washington/06house.html?_r=1&oref=slo... />
For the latest updates on this issue go to:
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h5749/show?comment_page=167&navtab...
OUR GOVERMENT?
A goverment by the people and for the people, "huh I don't get it".
A goverment by the rich and for the rich, "oh now I get it"!
JM
my father told me when i was 15 (almost 20 years ago) the only difference between us and russia is they know their getting screwed. didn't understand it then but he said that i would when i got older.....what a smart man he was!
SL
Everyone who is interested in passing S. 2544, The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008, should contact the Senate finance committee. Senator Jon Kyl, R. AZ, is a member of that committee. His office number in D.C. is (202) 224-4521. If all of the member of the Senate Finance Committee, the Bill will be speedily forced to the floor of the Senate for the leader to bring it before the assembly. For more info. on all senator and committee: http://www.senate.gov/index.htm. Please call people if they get thousands of calls the bill will pass. The will of the people to a specific end is the strongest impediment to special interests. Americans should be the first to be taken care of. We are tax payers and do not deserve to be left of to dry! Call call senators to pass the bill in the committee and urge other senators to pass S 2544 when it gets to the floor of the senate. Thanks.
SL
I checked with a senator aide from the finance committee and discovered that the Bill S.2544 is note in the Senate Finance Committee. Call the chairman and politely urge him with thousands of callers to pass from his committee S.2544. Senator Max Baucus, D. MT, is a member of that committee. His office number in D.C. is (202) 224-2651. Call and urge him to get that bill passed in his committee. For more info. on all senator and committee: http://www.senate.gov/index.htm. Please call people if they get thousands of calls the bill will pass. The will of the people to a specific end is the strongest impediment to special interests. Americans should be the first to be taken care of. We are tax payers and do not deserve to be left of to dry! Call, call senators to pass the bill in the committee and urge other senators to pass S 2544 when it gets to the floor of the senate. Thanks.
Hallowolf
I live in MI. In Aug. my unemployment runs out. So when are they going to look at this bill and vote on it. I will be forced to move to another state to survive if nothing changes.
help,help/Michigan
Power of the people,Every one on this blog cal Jon Kyl R AZ @ 202-224-4521 and Max Baucus D MT @ 202-224-2651 for passage of this bill. They need to know we have a voice
GerogieinCA
This bill is scheduled for a vote today in Congress. Say your prayers that this bill passess today. All of us need this extension.
Gerogiein CA
Committees
Senate Appropriations (2 p.m.): Meets to markup the FY2008 emergency supplemental bill for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Contact: Jesse Jacobs, 202-224-3904 106 Dirksen.
Ohio
we the american people need this bill.....now.
AFRAID IN FLA
How do I found out if this bill passed? Unemployment is at 4.9 here. Work force one said there are no extensions for unemployment! I am a single mom of two children. I have been out of work 7 months now. I spend hours everyday looking for a job! There are no jobs! We need help now! I went from making 60,000.00 a yr to now getting unemployment of 250.00 a wk. I have paid in to unemployment all my life and the one time I need it, I cant get it? Something wrong with that picture! HELP!!!!! I guess only the rich people are going to make it now!
wants taking so long
im a single father of 2,i had a good job for 16 years till this money hungry company sold out to china,my unemployment runs out in a month,if they dont give us some more time to find a job,they are going to have people on welfare.we cant live on mimium wage with gas and food prices going threw the roof.sign this bill and give the working people of this country time to try to get back on our feet,you started this crap giving our jobs away with this bs free trade act
GeorgieinCA
May 8, 2008
VOTE ON WAR FUNDING BILL DELAYED
Moderate Demos, GOP protest $195 billion measure
WASHINGTON — Protests from moderate Democrats and a revolt by opposition Republicans prompted House Democratic leaders Wednesday night to delay a planned vote on a $195 billion measure to pay for the war in Iraq and provide education help to veterans as well as RELIEF FOR THE JOBLESS.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., promised to deal with the concerns of some of her more conservative members, who were upset that the war funding bill is carrying new benefit programs — especially a boost in GI education benefits — without paying for them with offsetting cuts to other programs.
At the same time, Republicans are up in arms that they have been excluded from opportunities to participate in the crafting of the measure, and in response they have forced dozens of procedural votes over the past three days in protest. A vote on the funding bill had initially been planned for today.
GeorgieinCA
THIS WAS JUST RELEASED!
Congress to pass Iraq war funds by end of May-Pelosi
Date : May 08, 2008
PIGS IN THE WHITE HOUSE
F*CKK OF YOU POLITICIANS, SON OF A BITCHES! F*CKK U A-HOLES!...TIME FOR CIVIL WAR!...WHY DONT YOU ALL CUT DOWN ON SPENDING TAX PAYERS MONEY ON PERSONAL ENTAIRTAINMENT.
SCREW ALL U A-HOLES...I HATE ALL OF U!...U FAT BASTARDS!
Keith
The $600.00 came and gone in 1 day, to pay bills!How about no gas tax for a few months so I dont have to roll pennies to look for a job.So many folks losing there homes and no relife in sight!
RTP
I see nothing about HR 5749or S2544 or 378. Nothing no information.
Debbie
We need the unemployment extension I live in MI and our towns unemployment is at 7.5 we need help here. I live in a town of 5000 and every day someone is losing there job we have over 90 vacant home from foreclourse. I have paid in to the system for well over 30 years and my unemployment runs out soon and I do not know what we will do.
bob
i think that this country should take care of the economy here first and let the other contries take care of them selves let us be number one instead of the tail end all the time.
hallowolf
So I hope we will know by the end of this month if the extension get's passed or not. They are playing with peoples lives here. This is not a sitcom where all is right in the world it is our reality. I am in MI. grew up in Detroit don't want to move but it beats living under the expressway.
Thermos
This bill needs to pass. We are living in bad times, folks. Unemployment is high, gas is $4 a gallon and no relief in sight. I worked for a large corporation for 3 years, only to be lost in the transition when a Saudi Arabian company bought us out. I have been out of work for 6 months, and been attending college full-time to try to finish my degree. It is a horrible situation when we worry more about foreign aid than we do about our own. Something needs to be done, or I fear that there will be a revolution in this country. People are fed up with the way this nation is going, and if something doesn't happen soon our economy will collapse. S2544 needs to be passed to help those that have lost everything due to the situation in this country. WASHINGTON: Start helping our own and quit being the world's savior. We need to save ourselves before we worry about the rest.
BS
I agree this bill needs to pass. My husband got laid off a year ago, I got let go from my job in October, they were both great paying jobs. My husband found a job for 7.50 and hour, and I am still not able to find a job, my unemployment has ended. We have both worked our whole lives, never been unemployed! But with the economy the way it is, no one is safe, companies are closing down left and right, and no one is hiring. I am completely lost, I don't know what we will do without this extension. We have 3 young children and everyone knows that 7.50 an hr isn't going to pay the rent, utilities, buy food or clothing and pay for gas to get back and forth to work. I am so scared I am going to lose everthing we have worked for. We have always paid our bills, paid taxes, even donated to charity! It is time that our government takes care of its own people first! If not we will be a homeless family soon,,,,
Debbie
pass this Bill Now before People start doing stupid stuff just to survive People are already loosing there homes and are struggling to feed there family's we pay into unemployment while we are working there should be help out there when Job's are gone PASS THIS BILL NOW don't wait till it's to late.
jOHN q pUBLIC
Now that Jenna's wedding is over, get your ass back in the white house, and fix this economy you good for nothing worthless leader. You led this country right into recession. Most of the world now hates us, and you are somehow still in office. Your party turned their back on you, and more people have left office than ever before. You are a thorn in our foot and the sooner you quit or leave the sooner we can start to repair this mess you made. Since you like Iraq so much, we figured we would all pitch in and send you there for retirement. You Suck. God Bless U.S. and the people who try to make a difference, not sit back and get fat, and LIE! Everyone hates a fat liar, and you are both. 3 Months 200 applications for emplyment NOT 1 INTERVIEW! 32 years old. . YOU FAILED, MR BUSH, NOT US!!!! SIncerely, the good and honest people of USA
JA.
Give us more time! Listen to the people, who put you in office. We are desperate for a leader who we can trust. Pump up the revenues for green fuels (we are the leading country in farming) and bring our troops home! This is what we need. This is the only way to stop the dollar from falling any further. The President needs to listen to the people! Some have a better education, and are just smarter! Congress needs to act now and quickly, if the president doesn't. GOD BLESS THE US!
JP
When does Congress meet again?
JC
Please help us! Please!!
JSanchez
I've been reviewing the congressional home page for weeks now and Nancy Peloski brings up extending the UI benefits often but with little support from Congress. What will it take for Congress to step up to the plate and pass the very much needed extension. My benefits ran out 2 months ago and need this extension to keep food on the table and a roof over my head.
To JSanchez
Will you share how you are reviewing the congressional home page so I may view it a well? Thanks.
Doug
I got layed off November 2007 and getting another job is close to imposible. Hopefully I can find something soon or I will be selling stuff I own to live in my house.
RTP
This is in todays NYtimes.
...increased taxes for a growing number of middle-income people. In his...6 billion for the wide range of military and domestic programs...apparently not provide money for an extension of unemployment insurance benefits, sought by many Democrats...
May 14, 2008 - By ROBERT PEAR - U.S.
JSanchez
You can view the congressional home page by this link.
http://congressnow.gallerywatch.com/
Only a matter of time!
The year, 476 A. D. The place, The Roman Empire. Political Corruption runs rampant. Unemployment and inflation is high. Morals and values are on the decline as the rich get richer and the poor more numerous. The tax burden is staggering. Public health has failed. The Roman Army is spread thin defending the Roman Empire on many fronts and requiring huge sums of money to support its wars. This was the end for the mightiest Empire in the world. Sound familiar?? Are we on the road to ruin? The difference is, we have the mighty "corporation" to accelerate this process and to bring it all down in a matter of decades, not centuries. Team them up with the politicians and whalla... Haven't we learned anything from history?? Open your eye's and witness "The Fall of the American Empire". It's right in front of your eye's Washington!!
bob
i think it is about time the goverment start thinking about there own people i been out of work for 8 months no fault of my own my unemployment has expired i have 300 applications out there no results i have worked 35 years never drew unemployment till know. a little help would help from the goverment or state i do pay my taxes on time and a vetaran thank you.
To JSanchez
Thanks for the web site info.
Doug
Listen people extention of benefits is not high on the list in congress. Pelosi has it on the list as item 380 something. She attached it to war funding bill which will be vetoed and she knew it. Congress does not care unless we make them. Everyone of those representatives are up for election this year and there are over 4 mil. of us out of work. So write letters and make phone calls until they are tired of hearing from us and do something. Make a pain out of yourself and be sure to remind them you will vote in November because you may not have much else to do. MAKE THEM LISTEN.
Sue
Not to belabor the fact that soooo many people my age (50+) are still looking for a job after a year, but it actually makes me feel much, much better about my situation. Misery loves company! I was fortunate to have 8 months of severance pay, and after taking off the summer, started looking in 9/07. I started receiving unemployment in January, and I really hope that this bill is passed. I am now looking again for a job (did a 6 week stint as an insurance agent), but like it was said before, one look at my resume, and I'm too old and overqualified.
So yes, PASS THIS BILL NOW, now three months down the road when I may have to foreclose on my house!!!
Hopeless
Looks like were on our own. This bill will never be passed. I'd be very surprised if it did.
I'm preparing myself to be one of the many homeless in this country. I'm selling off anything worth a buck, and searching the best locations for living in a camper truck.
UI ended a few months ago. 401 almost gone. Our government does not care. I'm 53, and no country for old men.
A brother in Texas, but their struggling too. Guess a fella could always rob a bank, but I'm not that kinda guy.
Would't mind putting bush in my sights though. Somebody really should.
Is this like the beginning of armaggedon? It's gonna be, Us vs. Them.
Good Luck Everyone.
hallowolf
Does anyone have a for sure date win this bill will be voted on? I will be living in my car come Sept if nothing changes here in MI.
Needing Help
When will they see that the people are hurting. I've applied for over 800 jobs at this point since I've been on unemployment with no luck. I'm underqualified for most and over qualified for others. My unemployment ran out and because I receive $75 a week in child support, I do not qualify for Welfare. What about the American people that elect these politicians that are making a ton of money and can't even pass a bill that will help their own.
Linda
Please I am 48 years old and have worked all my life. I cannot find a job and my unemployment runs out in two weeks. I have a family. The stress of not finding a job is getting to be too much. Now finding out I will have no unemployment benefits left with no job is getting to be an unbearable burden. I am so depressed, can't pay all my bills etc. May be I should just end it all so my family can at least live a decent life off of my insurance. Please help, please extend the unemployment benefits now.
Pray Bush Dies Suddenly
Everyone wants, and needs the extension but the idiot Bush. Why should he have the right to overrule the will of the people.
I don't believe in Jesus, but I sure pray this piece of sh*t dies.
BS
Per Foxnews.com, this bill passed the house today. It will allow 13 wks extension nationwide and an addtl 13 wks to states that unemployment rate is 6% or greater. Good news for now,,,but it still has to go thru Bush & since the money isn't going to benefit Iraq, I doubt he will allow it to pass!! I think we will probably have to wait for his vote since I've seen on the news he is galavanting around the world on our dollar!
hallowolf
I checked foxnews and as of May 11th it was rejected. This Bill passing new must be real new. Tell me where I can find it on the net?
bs
I just went to foxnews.com, and typed in the search box, "unemployment extension",,,
House Rejects $163B to Fund Wars in Iraq ...
... the GI Bill — despite an accompanying tax surcharge on the wealthy and small businesses — and voted to provide a 13-week extension of unemployment benefits ...
www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,356137... - 10k - 2008-05-15
Let me know if I read this wrong!
OMG!!!
Is it true what I have been hearing and reading the bill has been REJECTED!!, Please, please tell me I am wrong. We are in DIRE STRAIGHTS right now. I can all about afford ONE gallon of gas in the car to get to the store to buy some Mac & Cheese for the family. My stress-level is OVER the top with worry as to how in the world we are going to get by with all my Unemployment benefits GONE.
WE are screwed!
From what I have been reading we DONE. The bill has been been REJECTED!!!!!!!!!! and WE are on our own on. Let's all say a prayer. DAMN YOU BUSH - How do you sleep at night in those 1000 thread ct. sheets.