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S. 1699, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (6147 comments ↓)
- 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: 11/6/2009.
S. 1699 would amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation.
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otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:15pm (report abuse)HR 3548 is back up now
WE don't need that one, it's the wrong bill anyway!
WAKE UP PEOPLE
October 14, 2009, 4:17pm (report abuse)OBAMA PLAYED EVERBODY! I WARNED YOU THAT HE WAS A SNAKE.
AlleyWishes
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:17pm (report abuse)A few updates:
Just got another call from NELP, there was a big meeting this morning regarding the bill, she said that the republicans keep saying they are going to introduce a new ammendement. She also said that basically they are holding this up to get more floor time for their agenda on healthcare. With each ammendment they get 30 hours of floor time, they want that floor time for healthcare.
She said keep making noise and calling attention to the situation.
Also at their meeting the subject of Noodles4Nothing was raised and they are going to help get the information out there to encourage people to send their noodles and stories.
AlleyWishes
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:18pm (report abuse)3548 still wont change to the last page.
pete
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:21pm (report abuse)@Jamesmccat
I'm aware of that, and even understand the motivation.
Point taken. I just can"t support it.
PA
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:22pm (report abuse)H.R. 3548 – Web page overload!
Posted by Jim Harper, October 14, 2009 at 4:11 pm
For the last hour-and-a-half or so, the comment function has been out of commission for H.R. 3548.
As I stepped out to a meeting, I noticed that the site was down, so I put my Web/database team on the case. They determined that traffic on H.R. 3548 was too high for our servers to handle and set it so that we could fulfill your requests to view the page without taking down the whole site. To do this, they disabled the comment function.
It’s now back up. I’ll go read all the cards and letters you sent me in the meantime.
I want each and every one of you to know that it wasn’t personal and it didn’t have anything to do with H.R. 3548—I mean, other than your interest in it.
We’re a site that runs on a shoestring budget and when we have to much success, it can result in failure. Carry on! And please accept our apologies for the outage.
pete
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:24pm (report abuse)@ Anyone
Has anyone talked to a real person in Reids office in the last 30 minutes??
pete
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:27pm (report abuse)@PA
Thank You.
That's actually good news. Our numbers are growing. Most people don't post.
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:29pm (report abuse)I'd rather stay on the page that is dealing with the actual bill in question.
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:31pm (report abuse)McCain is talking now about something else. How do we contact him?
pete
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:31pm (report abuse)@ Rick from Florida
Yes I do. I don't believe I've seen you post before?
Have you contacted Washington on this issue?
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:32pm (report abuse)We need to run up the posts on this page since it's the current Senate bill. Maybe we can fill it up like we did the old one.
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:37pm (report abuse)I just finished filling out my Walmart application online.
VOTE FOR
October 14, 2009, 4:39pm (report abuse)Why is the vote for "against" higher in the upper right hand corner??
OMG
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:40pm (report abuse)many ppl went back to 3548 page. McCain is putting me to sleep BUT on the bright side he still is better than CHENEY!!
pete
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:41pm (report abuse)@otherdebi
Good luck with the Walmart application. I applied there too.
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:45pm (report abuse)To pete
The other page was regarding HR3548 which was the House of Representatives bill that passed in September. This page deals with S1699 which is the current bill in the Senate that everyone is waiting on the vote for.
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:47pm (report abuse)There goes the music again on CSpan. What are they talking about that they don't want us to hear? I still don't understand why all the Senators aren't there. What are they doing if not in their seats while the Senate is in session?
@otherdebi
October 14, 2009, 4:47pm (report abuse)@otherdebi
You are correct,I wish more people would come to this page.Also it wouldnt hurt to vote on this page as "for" the bill(the against numbers are higher)
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:49pm (report abuse)Oh great, now Burris has to talk his BS. Are they back on the healthcare issue again? No one will be able to afford insurance anyway if we're not working!!!
Wake Up!!!!!
October 14, 2009, 4:50pm (report abuse)Another Dem talking healthcare again on cspan 2
OMG
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:53pm (report abuse)Hey, I have a solution for health care..... Give us the same plan as Congressand lets move on
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:54pm (report abuse)The votes show 45 for and 55 against! Please go to the S1699 and vote yes for this bill.
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:54pm (report abuse)S1699 is the bill we're all waiting for the vote on.
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 4:55pm (report abuse)Sorry, I forgot which page I was on.
jps44
October 14, 2009, 4:58pm (report abuse)It doesn't make sense to me that they keep going with the health plan when they have a bill for the unemployment ready to be voted on
Rick from Florida
October 14, 2009, 4:59pm (report abuse)@ Pete
Yes I've posted on this and on the HR site. 51, out of work since 1/08 and have contacted Reid, Nelson, McConnell, Kyl and others for status updates and their push to get it done. Exhausted EU last week in September
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:02pm (report abuse)Everyone make sure you have voted yes at the top of this page. The No's are winning for the opinion on this page. That isn't good for what we all want to happen!
Rick from Florida
October 14, 2009, 5:03pm (report abuse)@ Pete and @other debi
I went to 2 WalMarts and inquired about applications for ft, pt, seasonal, anything as both had their application kiosks turned off. Both told me taking no applications. Same at my two local supermarkets.
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:08pm (report abuse)To: Rick from Florida
I filled out my application online at: http://walmartstores.com/Careers/
RichardCranium
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:16pm (report abuse)Has anything been mentioned yet on C-Span2?
jps44
October 14, 2009, 5:21pm (report abuse)@RichardCranium no Grassley is talking health care right now
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:21pm (report abuse)NO, Senator Chuck Grassle (R-Iowa)is talking about healthcare.
pissed in IL.
October 14, 2009, 5:22pm (report abuse)talked to reids aide,she told me just because their not talking about it on the senate floor doesnt meen reid isnt talking to the republicans in private.take it for what its worth,probably standard political redrick,she said they want a unanimous vote in the senate,other wise if it just passes senate without being unanimous it'll have to go back to the house,but i said do whatever it takes.the house already showed that they can get the bill passedwithout all the games.
CalifGirl
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:25pm (report abuse)This is all about passing Obamas health care...nothing else matters to these politicians right now. But his silence on the issue is deafening. Were like a big experiment on his wealth distribution ideas.
OMG
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:27pm (report abuse)WAIT ONE SECOND-
Did Grassley just say that They are taking there time to disect all of the spending because the initial 780BILLION got passed because no one had time to read it? It was all over the news for the ENTIRE 3 days they were suppose to be reading it. What were they doing? WTF folks! WTF!!
Stacyohio
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:28pm (report abuse)@pissed in IL
thanks for the good news maybe just maybe that is why on c-span 2 no senetors are in their seats maybe they are tired of hearing health care too LOL
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:29pm (report abuse)@Stacyohio
I don't know when I last say any senators in their seats!
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:31pm (report abuse)WE'RE AT 47% YES TO 53% NO AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. IF YOU HAVEN'T VOTED THERE YET, PLEASE DO SO NOW.
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:32pm (report abuse)We want this to be positive. If that number gets to the news what does that say to all of us unemployed. Trolls probably voted "no" on here.
OMG
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:33pm (report abuse)SHOW OF HANDS - Who here can afford health insurance right now?
Funny...
October 14, 2009, 5:34pm (report abuse)Strange... Isn't Grassley saying EXACTLY what Kyl said about the whole 2 paragraph change in the EB bill?
Just a stalling tactic.
RichardCranium
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:35pm (report abuse)otherdebi
(logged in user) October 14, 2009, 5:31pm (report abuse)
WE'RE AT 47% YES TO 53% NO AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. IF YOU HAVEN'T VOTED THERE YET, PLEASE DO SO NOW.
otherdebi
(logged in user) October 14, 2009, 5:32pm (report abuse)
We want this to be positive. If that number gets to the news what does that say to all of us unemployed. Trolls probably voted "no" on here.
PLEASE READ AND AND VOTE
Robert999
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:38pm (report abuse)Vote "YES" here. We need this bill to pass friends!
Stacyohio
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:41pm (report abuse)Looks like nobody is home or gives a shi_. That is sad hey did anyone catch anything on here about the guy who comited suicide that is awful.
pissed in il.
October 14, 2009, 5:42pm (report abuse)where do i go to vote and what ami voting on.dont meen to sound ignorant,i went to store and im trying to catch up w/ conversation
OMG
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:42pm (report abuse)Stacyohio-
What guy that committed suicide?
otherdebi
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:44pm (report abuse)@pissed in il.
Go to the top of this page, on the right side under "what people think".
Voting
October 14, 2009, 5:45pm (report abuse)pissed in il.: At the upper right hand corner of this page there is an area that says What People Think where you can vote for or against the bill.
jps44
October 14, 2009, 5:48pm (report abuse)to pissed in il it's at the top of the page. it's for the extension of unemployment
TheRioter
October 14, 2009, 5:49pm (report abuse)PLZ WE NEED MEMBERS http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=179541425630
whatisgoingon
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 5:55pm (report abuse)OK, THIS IS WHAT IS FOR SURE.
THE 10/14 OPENCONGRESS.ORG BLOG/NEWS REPORT IS THERE AND READABLE.
THERE IS NOT ANY VERIFIABLE SOURCE FOR THE ALLEGED "IT WILL BE ON THE FLOOR TONIGHT COMMENTS"
NELP HAS NO REFERENCE ON THERE SITE OF THE ALLEGED 6 AMMENDMENTS AND THAT WAS NOT BACKED UP BY Frank Lautenberg's office.
IN A CALL TO REIDS OFFICE I WAS ON HOLD FOR 7 MINUTES 38 SECONDS. THE PERSON THAT ANSWERED THE PHONE WAS CANDID WITH ME. I ASKED ABOUT THE BILL. THEY STATED THAT THEY ARE UNCERTAIN OF THE STATUS BUT THAT IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR TWICE AND WOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE FLOOR AGAIN. I ASKED ABOUT THE VOLUME OF CALLS THEY ARE GETTING AND HE STATED THAT THEY ARE BEING BOMBARDED. I ASKED IF HE THOUGH THAT THE BILL WOULD MAKE IT TONIGHT HE STATED NO HE COULD NOT. HE WOULD NOT GIVE HIS NAME.
jamie in minnesota
October 14, 2009, 5:58pm (report abuse)Has anyone heard weather or not this bwill be voted on today or not? please respond, my benefits ran out 1 month ago, and i'm completely tapped out and need this to pass, and believe me i have applied at target after making alot of money in 2007 b4 i lost my job. Any new news would help:)
pissed in il
October 14, 2009, 5:59pm (report abuse)dam thing only let me vote once,who in the hell would vote no,anybody voting "no"wants my address,i'd be more than willing to meet face to face and kick some sense into your FACE,jacka##'s
Linda
October 14, 2009, 6:06pm (report abuse)I cannot believe how these senators waste so much time. No wonder nothing gets accomplished. I wish I had their job. Does not look like you have to do much as a senator. They are always on break or on vacation. I wish they cared more about what the people who cannot find a job and have run out of unemployment benefits so maybe they would get this bill passed. I guess in my dreams only.
MakeYourVoteCount
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 6:07pm (report abuse)@ otherdebi Just got verified and voted on this bill, to allywishes THANKS for all the info here, I will do what I can while I can still afford to keep the lights on.
RichardCranium
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 6:08pm (report abuse)REID mentioned something about unemployment just now
RichardCranium
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 6:29pm (report abuse)man, at least they want the bill to pass, durbin has my vote, we all did pay into this, were not a bunch of lazy people who are mooching off the government, we all worked for this, damnit knopw we need, thank you durbin
Nothing Matters
October 14, 2009, 6:53pm (report abuse)but Obama health Care...that is the reality. sick of living in false hope. Remember that hope and change. They forgot to tell us it was FALSE HOPE.
Fact Check:
October 14, 2009, 7:09pm (report abuse)Senator Tom Coburn (R) Oklahoma said he didn't want to let the unemployment extension be paid by our grandchildren. That is a DIRECT and BLATANT LIE.
The bill states CLEARLY that the money would come from the extension of the $14 a year surcharge, NOT from taxes.
JoblessinMI
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 7:59pm (report abuse)http://tinyurl.com/28lgf
On the Active Legislation page the bill has a bunch of stuff stuck on it now. It should pass soon with all the BS they have loaded on it. Looks like everybody got something. SAmdt2668 is the amedment to 3548.
STARBQ
October 14, 2009, 8:12pm (report abuse)Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) just said on the floor of the Senate that he expects a vote on S. 1699 TOMORROW...that is, unless vipers like Sen. Kyl, hatch or mcConnell object AGAIN and pretend like we're all lazy whiners. THEY are lazy whiners.
StephanoinChicago
October 14, 2009, 8:18pm (report abuse)JoblessinMI what does this mean exactly? Am I correct in that this may receive(might) action this week?
madmax2
October 14, 2009, 8:45pm (report abuse)from other page HR3548 they are staing Sen Brown said the vote will be tomorrow when they return at 9:30 if anyone can verify please post
UnemployedinRI
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 9:02pm (report abuse)ALL ACTIONS: 9/10/2009:
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
9/22/2009 3:43pm:
Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
9/22/2009 3:43pm:
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9767-9774)
9/22/2009 3:43pm:
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3548.
9/22/2009 4:06pm:
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
9/22/2009 7:03pm:
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9776)
9/22/2009 7:11pm:
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 331 - 83 (Roll no. 722). (text: CR H9767-9768)
9/22/2009 7:11pm:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/22/2009:
UnemployedinRI
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 9:03pm (report abuse)Received in the Senate.
10/8/2009:
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
10/13/2009:
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 174.
Mrmagicmo
October 14, 2009, 9:04pm (report abuse)We need to get these old farts out of office and have an infusion of the people who going to running this country in the future.
UnemployedinRI
(logged-in user) October 14, 2009, 9:04pm (report abuse)Durbin is the man!!!
10/13/2009:
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 174.
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