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H.R. 5749, The Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 (214 comments ↓ | 9 wiki edits)
- This bill has been mooted by the passage of another bill on the same subject or by other events. Check 'Related Bills' below to see if other bills on this subject have been passed into law. Mooted: 6/30/2008.
- This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
H.R. 5749 would provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.
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CALIORNIA
May 5, 2008, 7:13pm (report abuse)100'S OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE IN NEED AND THE GOVERMENT DOES NOT GIVE A DAMNN! WE ARE HUSBANDS AND WIFES WE HAVE CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO TAKE CARE OF. YOU PEOPLE REALLY THINK WE LIKE LIVING LIFE UNDER THIS CIRCUMSTANCES?
I didN't feel like this about our goverment until now:
"CORRUPTED" "CORRUPTED" "CORRUPTED"
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wake-up
May 6, 2008, 3:50pm (report abuse)8,000,000th jobless
Employment Situation Summary
Technical information:
Household data: (202) 691-637 Establishment data: (202) 691-6555 http://www.bls.gov/ces/ Media contact: (202) 691-5902 Friday, April 4, 2008. THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION: MARCH 2008 The unemployment rate rose from 4.8 to 5.1 percent in March. Over the past
3 months, payroll employment has declined by 232,000. In March, employment continued to fall in construction, manufacturing, and employment services, while health care, food services, and mining added jobs. Average hourly
earnings rose by 5 cents, or 0.3 percent, over the month.Unemployment (Household Survey Data)
The number of unemployed persons increased by 434,000 to 7.8 million in March, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage point to 5.1 per-cent. Since March 2007, the number of unemployed persons has increased by 1.1 million, and the unemployment rate has risen by 0.7 percentage point.
Detroit, Michigan
May 6, 2008, 7:06pm (report abuse)I noticed the open congress site will not come up anymore. The front page came up but no comments. Anyway, there is an article on the front page that states that congress wants to attach the UI extensions onto the war spending bill but are not very enthusiastic. I call for my last check tommorrow. With the cost of gas and food the numbers are much worse since they gave out the last extensions three years ago.
George Bush Jr. Be like your father!
May 7, 2008, 6:44am (report abuse)BUSH SR. gave unemployment extensions during his presidency...It's only right for Bush Jr.-George to do the same...or defenitely he will go down in history as the worst president ever!...and by the way his daughter is getting married this weekend, so he needs to sign the bill so positive energies be at the wedding.
silkcity
May 7, 2008, 11:03am (report abuse)58 male, 2 teens ,wife works ,my benifits ran out in march08 now we are using credit cards to grocery shop, buy gas,I look for jobs and fill out applications ,but can't seem to get hired i need extended benifits like most of us in this situation.
Ruth/No Open Doors
May 7, 2008, 11:33am (report abuse)Unemployed since October 2007 -- Hundreds of resumes sent out with no response. Doors are continously closing on my face. This situation is hitting the very core of the American Family... desintegrating because of this! The focus needs to be NOW -- much damage has already been done but the attention needs to be turned around and save some families from total disaster!! Please pass this legislation NOW--You CANNOT wait any longer--and we can't either!!
Over Syndrome
May 7, 2008, 1:05pm (report abuse)I never thought I would see this happen. Sending out resumes over and over only to hear, " Your over qualified. Or, "this job requires a lot of Overtime" when what they are really trying to say is "your over 65, over grey, and over weight."
Now, I find myself without a job, Over extending my unemployment and not yet Over the hump to where I can collect a full Social Security Benefit.
I AM JUST OVER IT! The lease you folks could do is pass this legislation NOW!!! To help folks out who are truely trying to seek employment. With the prices of food and gas and the economy the way it is now, I can't afford to continue to look for a job. What am I to do?
Tony/No luck in Florida
May 9, 2008, 6:14pm (report abuse)I have been unemployed since 09/07. I have lived in Florida all my life. I have two 3 ring binders that have all the jobs that I have applied too. Yes our government needs to pass the bill 5749. For all of you that are working and are on this site, "GET OFF". Go to your site, "How to screw the people who want to work hard but can't" Oh, thats right, your not "unemployed". To the rest of us, we need to fight for this. I say that if this not passed that we as unemployed Americans, start a campaign to not vote for anyone, let's see how the rich feel about that.
kenny.c
May 10, 2008, 11:15pm (report abuse)working class family going under losing everything no job due to corperate policy ,out of work 7 months need theses extensions to have gas to continue job search
Joey
May 12, 2008, 1:39am (report abuse)I've been laid off since 12/07-sENT WELL OVER 100 APPLICATIONS 4 CALL BACKS & NO OFFERS?My U/E benefits are about to run out & I dont know what I'm going to do? This bill would at least give me a few more weeks to try to find work & it will stimulate the economy!! Please help the American people!!!
A CONCERNED AMERICAN
May 12, 2008, 2:44pm (report abuse)EVERY AMERICAN WORKER HAS A PPORTION OF EACH PAYCHECK DEPOSITED INTO THE UNEMPLOYMENT FUND!!!
UNEMPLOYED WORKERS ARE ENTITLED TO THIS MONEY WHEN THING GET TOUGH!!!
WHY IS THIS SUCH A DIFFICULT CONCEPT FOR BUSH TO COMPREHEND?
I KNOW WHO I AM VOTING FOR IN JANUARY!!!!!
TLP
May 13, 2008, 9:18am (report abuse)How long does it take for the Government to make a decision to pass an EMERGENCY Unemployment extension. "Emergency" to me, has always meant NOW, IMMEDIATELY, TODAY - Not to sit back and wait for the "fire" to get bigger and larger. I can only say a prayer that the extension is passed and for the many THOUSANDS & THOUSANDS that struggle everyday to make what little we have left to feed our families, put a roof over our heads, and put gas in cars.
Bush - Do the right thing and pass this law - TODAY.
To Concerned American and Others
May 13, 2008, 10:28am (report abuse)While I am in favor of passing the proposed emergency unemployment act, it concerns me that comments like yours, which are incorrect and misleading, will hurt the credibility of the rest of us who understand and try to correctly articulate the case for unemployment extension. While it is a fact that EMPLOYERS pay into their state funds (which are state-federal initiatives) each state is different with respect to what it withholds from EMPLOYEE paychecks. Most states do no require that employees pay into the fund. It is my understanding that with the excepton Alaska and NJ, employees are not required to pay into the fund. In other other states it is an employer's option as to whether the cost is shared with the employee. Perhaps you live in NJ and don't know that the laws are different from state to state. I would advise everyone to check out the facts before they state them as such.
Desperate in WA state
May 13, 2008, 2:25pm (report abuse)An emergency that has been going on way too long. How can these feet dragging politicians sleep at night? It's (too put in a senators words during the W&M hearing) UNCONSCIONABLE! And the numbers of unemployed, with or without benefits is in the MILLIONS.
nj
May 14, 2008, 3:15pm (report abuse)ToConcerned americans and others. You may be correct about who pays and who doesn't however we are AMERICANS and deserve as much help as all the people that aren't americans get. We send money everywhere and it is time to help those who have, in the past ,been able to help themselvs but are now hanging on by a thread.
Kim
May 14, 2008, 5:29pm (report abuse)This Bill Needs to pass. I work for a Temporary STaffing Company we supply Temporary employees to companies and I lost my job because the economy is TERRIBLE. Ive been looking and looking and I can't find a job anywhere!!!!!!!
TLS
May 14, 2008, 8:13pm (report abuse)I for am consumed with searching every available website to find out what the status is regarding HR 5749, as I am sure millions are as well. As I sit here - unemployed, with all my unemployment benefits exhausted. I hope that Bush had a wonderful, fabulous time at his daughters weddings - as the rest of the millions unemployed try to put a gallon a gas in our car at $4.00 a gallon, with milk at $4.00 a gallon as well. I can barely afford paper products and laundry aids, let along putting some real food on the table. I can not even imagine as to what does through BUSH's head as to why he has not signed this bills, allowing us to have the meager daily life needs. Our lives in on HOLD until BUSH decides to sign that bill. My gosh - how does it take to realize the American people are in dire straights.
Teresa
May 15, 2008, 11:14am (report abuse)I don't want an extention, just a job!.. My benifits have run out. Please pass this bill or bring in jobs!
OUTRAGED
May 15, 2008, 10:03pm (report abuse)stop trying to save the world and start thinking of your own.my wife and i are both unemployed,she lost her job from a weak economy,and mine went over seas.her benefits run out this week,mine in 2 months.There are no jobs out thier,5 mouths to feed and gas prices going threw the roof.need to pass this bill.and if the republician shoot it down again,im changing to democrat.ok next.
living the dream
May 16, 2008, 12:42am (report abuse)Job - gone
Unemployment insurance - gone
6 month emergency fund - going, going......
Next will be the 401K to save my home
Thought I was doing everything right.
Retirement? - probably never
What happened to that American dream?
Delanie Rose
May 16, 2008, 11:42am (report abuse)CONGRESS, PLEASE PASS HR5749 ASAP. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION FOR MANY AMERICANS. HURRY, JUST SAY "YES". YES TO THE MANY AMERICANS WHO HAVE WORKED SO LONG TO HAVE "THE AMERICAN DREAM" ONLY TO HAVE THE RUG PULLED OUT FROM UNDER THEM. SUPPORT US, AS WE HAVE SUPPORTED YOU!
HELP!
May 16, 2008, 8:15pm (report abuse)Is it true what I have been reading and hearing that HR5749 was REJECTED. Please, please tell me I am wrong. I am living on a prayer that this will pass.
GeorgieinCA
May 19, 2008, 8:32am (report abuse)Well, if you have read my postings you know I have lost everything. Over the weekend I packed my car and headed to IN, to live with my children. I am 56, worked all my life, raised my children on my own and now I have lost everything. Anyways, just wanted to post that as I was crossing into OK, there are huge signs at the beginning of the turnpike - HIRING Toll Collectors, great pay, great benefits. Just wanted to let you know in case someone is interested.
GeorgieinIN
Cap
May 19, 2008, 2:09pm (report abuse)I guess you're considered a humanitarian when you send millions of dollars to other countries to help them out but when is the Gov't going to look after it's own people? Was laid off last summer in the automotive field and have had a couple temp jobs here and there but the benefits ae now out. I would love to take the advice of all these geniouses on here and go get a job but I am a single parent with joint custody of my kids so leaving the state realy isn't an option. No, job, no unemployment equalx no income at all. And I also have just been informed I need to find a new place to live but who will rent to somebody with no income? This bill is a necessity for the American people!
I heard it will get vetoed by Bush because of the Iraq funding agenda attached to this bill. Get our soldiers out of there and we won't have to fund the war on oil!
Unstimulated
May 19, 2008, 8:08pm (report abuse)I have been unemployed for 7 months now, and I want a job more than anything but in the meantime I need this bill to pass. The stimulus checks that everyone who filed taxes will get is not going to help us who have run out of unemployment, and besides the stimulus money is going to the rich as well. I want to know where this stimulus money is coming from? maybe it is coming from our extended unemployment benifits and that is why the bill hasn't passed.
Jobless in CT
May 19, 2008, 8:34pm (report abuse)Kudos to Sen Kennedy for realizing what the others on Capital Hill should have realized. I have been out of work for 7 months as well and will exhaust my benefits this week. I've no clue HOW I am going to survive with NO job, NO $$ and soon, NO place to live. The bank account is almost cleaned out and afraid I'll be left on the streets. The WONDERFUL STIMULUS monies that was to be THE fix for the nation did nothing for me except pay my utilities that were on the verge of getting shut off and put gas in my car so I could get around to interview. I am SICK to death that we have to BEG for help from our government when the government is the first to drop loads of monies into some other nations economy for something stupid. WE NEED TO CONTACT OUR CONGRESS PERSONS AND LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD!
WEBSITE
May 20, 2008, 2:39pm (report abuse)Check out this excellent website for information regarding as to when the bill will be voted on my the Senate. Go to the May 20, 2008 entry. It is indicated that the bill will most likely be voted on Thurs. May 22, 2008
www.unemployedworkers.org
Unemployed in Ohio
May 20, 2008, 6:36pm (report abuse)My husband was laid off from his job 5 months ago. He worked for a home builder for 30+ years. Who in this country can afford to build a house with rising gas and food prices and the loss of jobs. There are no jobs out there for him. We have worked all our lives and are very proud people. But we need help so please pass this bill!!
Deaf James
May 20, 2008, 9:20pm (report abuse)I have been unemployed since December.However, I was fired for reasons other than what my employer stated. I am deaf and he just didn't want to be bothered with helping me keep my job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. I have been looking for work like all of you, and it is extra hard for a disabled person to get work. I have considered telling the American Workplace to kiss off and start my own in-house business selling gardening and small farm equipment and supplies. I feel that we will all be needing this type of stuff when it gets really bad and we all have to grow our own food. I could go on disability but I want to keep working. Good Luck to you all and I hope you all find good jobs. I also hope we all get the unemployment extension too.
TO WEBSITE
May 21, 2008, 9:38am (report abuse)Thank you very much for the information. I have checked out the site and find it very useful, (unlike this site that has completely dropped the ball.)
VERY CONCERNED
May 21, 2008, 7:27pm (report abuse)From what I have been reading regarding the the passing of this bill. Only States with an Unemployment rate of 6 % or higher would be helped. According to The Cleveland Plain Dealer article in yesterdays paper. Only a very small-handfull of States are at 6%. Where in the heck does it leave the rest of us. If anyone has any additional information, please let us all know.
Now what!!!
May 22, 2008, 8:23am (report abuse)The morning News shows are already indicating that the Bill will NOT be passed by the Senate. Funds will be used to fund the war - We are being left "high and dry"!!!
Broken In CA
May 22, 2008, 9:04am (report abuse)What the hell are we going to do now!People all over the world are getting more help than us! Bush needs to go! Come on November!
GeorgieinCA
May 22, 2008, 3:30pm (report abuse)Senate Approves $165 Billion In New War Money
Check out the New York Times/US/Politics, it just listed this 14 minutes ago.
Anthony M Palumbo
May 22, 2008, 5:44pm (report abuse)To very concerned,
The bill states that all states will get a 13 week extension, those with 6% unemployment would recieve another 13 weeks. To learn more about the bill go to any website that shows the text.
Regarding - To the comment to very concerned
May 22, 2008, 7:30pm (report abuse)Does this mean that States with less than a 6% unemployment rate - NOT be included with this extension?? What happens to all the rest of us - that have a lower % rate? Will we be left out. According to some news reports, only a VERY small portion of State (like 6) are at 6%.
Lisa
May 22, 2008, 7:59pm (report abuse)Now I hear that the extension has passed through the senate, now it has to go back to the house so Bush can't veto it. Why would he veto this, that is crazy.
To "Very Concerned" and Others
May 23, 2008, 7:22am (report abuse)You are giving those of us who are unemployed a reputation - that of being STUPID! Please stop posting dumb comments without finding out what's really what. You might try unemployedworkers.com to get a better handle on what's going on - i.e. that under the bill all states would benefit, although those with high unemployment rates may get longer extensions. When anti-extension folks see comments like yours, as well as nasty notes with misspellings and bad language, they group us together and use that against us, which hurts us all in the end.
Wake-up! 8,000,000,th jobless
May 23, 2008, 10:12am (report abuse)Yesterday was a victory for the people and for the politicians who stood at the senate and ACTUALLY SPOKE FOR AMERICANS! THANK YOU Senator Patty Murray!! Lets all see this through the rest of the way!!
Moose
May 25, 2008, 9:09am (report abuse)WAKE UP REPUBLICANS - NOVEMBER IS COMING REAL FAST. PASS THIS BILL - HAVE KING GEORGE SIGN IT - OR WE WILL SOON SEE ALL OF YOU AT THE UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE. THINK ABOUT IT !!!!!!!!!!
Tracy
May 25, 2008, 11:47am (report abuse)When is this extension supposed to take effect?? Can't be soon enough for me.
To Tracy
May 25, 2008, 5:59pm (report abuse)It certainly can't take until it passes! It will go to the House after recess and Bush can still veto if it doesn't pass the House by a high enough margin.
joy
May 27, 2008, 11:50am (report abuse)Does anyone actually know if it is to be considered on June 1st? Andwhat the feel of it is...maybe we need to have the media pressure a few people for some answers! Just a thought..
Tony
May 27, 2008, 1:51pm (report abuse)If we didn't let all these illegal [omitted - webmaster] into our country and support them with welfare, medical, food, housing, etc., we wouldn't have any problems. And the same with all these lazy welfare [omitted - webmaster], time to send them back!
To Joy and Tony
May 27, 2008, 3:41pm (report abuse)Joy, there is quite a lot of media pressure. You will get good information at this site: unemployedworkers.com. Good luck to you.
Tony, you are a raving idiot and I am embarrassed to be in the same unemployment ballpark with you. You are misusing a site that is meant to help others, not hurt them. You and your foulness truly belong on the streets.
Good bye and good luck to all the rest of you.
Tony
May 27, 2008, 4:39pm (report abuse)To the person that addressed me above:
You are a [omitted - webmaster]. Anyone that supports the nasty little [omitted - webmaster] is a traitor.
F**k off!
webmaster
May 27, 2008, 5:52pm (report abuse)A reminder: Comments that are impolite, off-topic, violations of others' rights, or advertisements are likely to be removed. Please refrain from personal attacks and foul language, which do not help site visitors form opinions of this legislation.
Let's STOP!
May 27, 2008, 7:52pm (report abuse)This site was meant to help and guide the unemployed with information to gain useful sites or comments as to what is happening with HR5749. I see a lot of comments are bashing people for misspelled words & grammar. Come on people! Lighten up! WE, the umemployed do NOT need to taken down further with these kinds of comments. Let's pull together and help each other. Although, I do understand that some wording does not need to be use in this forum.
From JA in PA
May 28, 2008, 6:41am (report abuse)Thank you, Webmaster, for pulling out the foul language.
Thank you Webmaster
May 28, 2008, 8:56am (report abuse)I agree with "To Joy and Tony" and also with "JA" and am thankful that you taking out the bad language.
NO MORE IRAQ
May 28, 2008, 5:52pm (report abuse)Start helping are people now !!!
People are losing their homes and
headed to the street !! We don't need to be spending billions in IRAQ, when we need it here. You work for years and then your out and its time to spend your money over in IRAQ.
PRESIDENT VETO
May 28, 2008, 7:03pm (report abuse)Sometimes - I think he is dreaming of all the oil in the middle east and thinks it is his and he is the PRESIDENT OR King of their land. I can't think of anything he has done for the working American people in eight long years! He will VETO this bill
with a big GRIN for everyone in here if the House does not get 2/3 of the vote! GOOD LUCK
WEBSITE
May 28, 2008, 8:29pm (report abuse)Check out Opencongress.org Very helpful website. Helpful blogs.
unemployed in IL
May 29, 2008, 2:36pm (report abuse)I just recieved from the state that my benefits ran out!! I'm glad that bill passed in congress, please Pres. Bush sign the bill. I have a young family of 2 boys and I know with the economy as it is right now we are not going to make it on just one income like we used to. What am I supposed to do if the extention gets approved by Bush?? Will the state take care of it? I am a 13 1/2 yr preschool teacher veteran and I need unemployment checks till I can find a job. These checks have helped as a second income basically now I'm out.
To Unemployed in IL
May 29, 2008, 2:47pm (report abuse)WHAT DID YOU HEAR, THAT IT PASSED TODAY? ARE YOU SURE? I CAN'T FIND ANY SITES THAT SAY IT WENT TO THE HOUSE YESTERDAY OR TODAY. THE SENATE JUST ACTED LAST WEEK.
PLEASE TELL US WHAT YOU KNOW!
CHECK IT OUT!
May 29, 2008, 8:29pm (report abuse)The HOUSE will not be in session until after June 3rd. For more information - check out www.unemployed workers.org
C-Rod
May 30, 2008, 11:20am (report abuse)My name is Craig and I'm a Michigan statistic. I've been unemployed since the company I worked for went out of business last August. I have since sent out over 400 job applications and to this date have only had two call backs. I've even tried applying for a part-time job at Wal-Mart and had to compete against 542 other applicants. I ask that you approve the bill to help those like me and in worse situations than me.
to C-Rod
May 30, 2008, 5:16pm (report abuse)We all understand your dilemma but it is not up to us to approve the bill so you are preaching to hte choir. Most of us on this site are just unemployed folks, just like you. You need to write to your congressperson to make your voice heard. See unemployedworkers.com for more info.
Florence
May 31, 2008, 12:36pm (report abuse)I wonder when the house is back in session if this will be one of the first bills that they will look at. I hope so, if not I will be homeless. This is so crazy, can't everyone see that this is truly and emergency, and that people are going to be out on the streets. It is heading for conditions like in the great depression. It is very sad that this bill has to go back to the house because they are afraid that Bush will veto it. Shame on you President Bush, I am sure if it was your friends or family in this kind of predicament this bill would have been passed through a long time ago. Please pass this bill, I have always worked hard and have never depended on anyone for anything in my life, so now I have to beg. HOW SAD THAT IS!!!!
TO FLORENCE
May 31, 2008, 12:39pm (report abuse)I know I am in the same kind of predicament. I will be out on the streets too soon if this bill doesn't pass. My unemployment ran out 3 months ago and I still can't find a job. Sent out 200 resumes, got 1 interview, along with 125 others. Someone needs to help us before it's too late.
Paul
June 2, 2008, 8:38pm (report abuse)Good news for us the bill passed the senate by a wide majority and is now back in congress. I think they will pass a veto proof vote and Bush will not be a factor. The congress will be looking at maybe even voting again this week, the 1st week in June 2008. Contact your congress men/women and make sure they are on the right side. I have lost everything now.. been out of work since Sept07 and I do not have anything left. I am homeless now, my money ran out in April and I could not pay my bills. Only the kindness of friends has stopped me from welfare and going hungry. God Bless
Unemployed in Florida
June 2, 2008, 9:47pm (report abuse)I understand that we all need help. we just have to hang in there, I believe congress will do the right thing. Let me tell you what happened to me today, two weeks ago I submitted an application for employment at the RV park for a maintenance position. Today I get a call that says they hired someone with more experience. I saw him the park manager he is almost twice my age (I am 44). This is why we can't get jobs. Us baby boomers are out of luck against getting jobs as the retirees are getting hired (Gee, I thought they got retirement and social security). At this rate the rest of us won't get either. Unemployed and applying for jobs and not being selected for the position is everywhere. I know some of you out there our older adults working and looking for a job (parttime/fulltime). This hits all of us. You cannot live just on social security. We all need this bill passed asap. By the way the job I applied for was three times less then what I was making before I was Laid-off.
In WI 2 young kids and hurting BADLY
June 4, 2008, 10:55am (report abuse)I was laid off last year..worked a seasonal job over Christmas to try to pay bills and feed my family. Got laid off once again after Christmas. I have been getting unemployment and looking every day for work ever since. I had a couple interviews-no job offers. I am college educated, always had at least one job. I had THREE jobs while in college. Now I can't find a job to save my life. Thankfully my husband is still employed but was told on Monday to expect a layoff sometime this month. Then what??????? We NEED jobs, the extension will help but what I want most is a job!!!!!
THERE ARE NO GOOD JOBS IN ILLINOIS
June 4, 2008, 5:16pm (report abuse)I am a middle aged mom of 2 kids. I got laid off my construction job and have been unemployed for over 7 months now. The unfortunate truth is good jobs don't exist here anymore. I went on interviews but the job offers paid 30% to 40% less then I was previously making, and without benefits. I held out thinking I could get a good paying job but it STILL has not happened. I am really hurting and can't believe the DEMOCRATS are turning their back on us by trying not to include H.R.5749 into the Iraqi War Funding bill. How can DEMOCRATS turn their backs on us like this? The Senate approved the unemployment extension with a veto less majority. What is up with this Congress that they can't help their own people, we are the ones who need it most?????
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES ARE INACCURATE
June 4, 2008, 5:27pm (report abuse)State unemployment rates are not accurate because they do not include those of us who have exhausted benefits after 6 months. According to statistics on the Unemployedworkers.org site there are over 4,000,000 people who have exhausted their benefits and we are not being counted. Go to opencongress.org , click on H.R.5749. There are over 11,100 comments about H.R. 5749. One thing these politicians may want to keep in mind, is we are 4,000,000 strong and we are watching C-span and watching who votes on this bill.
DEMOCRATS TURNING BACKS ON US
June 4, 2008, 5:45pm (report abuse)According to this article on Raw Story
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/House_Democrats_cut_unemployment_extensio... />
The Democrats are turning their back on us. This doesn't make economical sense for the shambles our country is in right now! Whats up with Pelosi?
TAKE ACTION
June 4, 2008, 5:50pm (report abuse)Act Now! Right away, please call both Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s office and leave a message saying, “The extension of unemployment benefits must be included in the war spending bill to be voted by the House of Representatives.” Please also call you Congressperson right away and say, “Please tell Speaker Nancy Pelosi you strongly support providing extended unemployment insurance benefits as part of the war spending bill to be voted on by the House of Representatives.” The toll-free number is 1-877-331-1223.
IT MAY BE DROPPED!
June 4, 2008, 7:02pm (report abuse)Check out today entity on www.unemployed workers.org. The site indicates that HR 5749 may be dropped from the Bill so that the remaining bill can pass. I fell on the floor after reading it.
Probably dropped HR5749
June 5, 2008, 11:42am (report abuse)Thanks TAKE ACTION for the toll free number 1877-3311223, Speaker Nancy Pelosi's and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s office. You can leave a message to each one if you ask the receptionist. I urge everyone to do this. It's not dead yet but it doesn't look good for HR 5749. Thanks Bush for nothing and the same to our spineless leaders(Nancy P. and Steny Hoyer) for caving in to Bushs demands. Copy and past this link also for more information on the bill. http://www.unemployedworkers.org/june4alert.cfm
Janhudson
June 5, 2008, 1:07pm (report abuse)It appears that STENY HOYER AND NANCY PELOSI will again jettison or throw out the unemployment assistance to appease GEORGE W BUSH. The democrats are not fighting for its party and I will vote Republican in the future. Short of jumping out of the window I dont know what to do !!!
Broken In CA
June 5, 2008, 3:22pm (report abuse)It's not going to do us any good just posting here. I bet the people in office don't even read these boards! We need to call and keep calling until the message box is full! Pelosi will not be reelected if she drops this from the bill. Unemployment in her state is among the highest in the nation. 6.2% And that is not counting all of us who have allready ran out of unemployment! In my field most of us are out of work. No new housing, no new work! JUST KEEP CALLING!!! 1-877-331-1223
Out of Work in VA
June 6, 2008, 8:16pm (report abuse)What is the problem? Why not extend the unemployment benefits? It's sad when you can't even get a job a fast food restaurant. I guess everyone will need to be homeless before anything is done. We need to have the unemployment benefits extended...NOW!!!
Catherine
June 7, 2008, 3:46am (report abuse)This Bill is in DIRE NEED of being passed ASAP. It seems like we are all in the same situation here ane need money for housing and food. It astonishes me that every morning when I seek unemployment, I find the Classifed Section of my paper empty. If everyone pitched in and called their Representative for their area or their Senator (easy to find on the net), and left a message in support of extending unemployment benefits, we might have a good chance at seeing this through. Today, I had a very polite conversation with Senator Casey's secretary (PA.) on Capitol Hill, and I plan on calling back every other day to see how this Bill is moving along. Our voices need to be heard!
Catherine
June 7, 2008, 3:49am (report abuse)Out of work, and I cannot even post a blog without TYPOS!!! Forgive me, folks, its late! PASS THIS BILL!!!!!!!!!
BS
June 7, 2008, 4:32pm (report abuse)I sent an email to Bill OReilly, maybe if enough emails are sent this extension will get a little exposure and put more pressure on the government, it may not do any good, but it sure can't hurt!!!
Here's the email address,,,,
• E-mail the show: oreilly@foxnews.com
P. Day
June 8, 2008, 10:06pm (report abuse)It would be a mistake not to extend unemployment benefits, (1) It will keep monies flowing within the system, which is needed to help people to continue to pay mortgages, buy food, pay bills, etc. (2) If the extension takes effect soon benefit payouts will be added to 2009 income tax gross, which will increase the amount the of tax the IRS will collect for 2009 and also increase income tax revenue to all 50 states, in other words there will be a return that will lower the initial payout cost, (3) Lets not forget that is was the taxpayer that bailed out Bear Sterns an investment firm, not a bank and indirectly JP Morgan, a bank, the reason little to almost no government regulation. (4) It is the right humanitarian thing to do.
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June 9, 2008, 11:39am (report abuse)The toll-free number is 1-877-331-1223.The bill is not gone yet. the decision will be made this week of June 9th 2008. It is part of a package bill that may be stripped out., this decision will be made this week if not today. Call both Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s office and voice your concerns to stand up to Bush and help out the citizens now, not after the election. 6-09-08
olivia
June 9, 2008, 3:46pm (report abuse)Does anyone know the current status of this bill? Have been out of work since October 2007, exhausted my unemployment benefits, and have found that trying to find a part time or even temporary job is as hard as trying to find a full time job!!! WE NEED THIS PASSED ! AND SOON!
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Extending Unemployment Benefits: Yea or Nay?
Among the bills passed in the House during the recent Silly Season was H.R. 6867, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008. (Not all bills passed in Silly Season are silly.) The bill would provide seven additional weeks of unemployment check...