H.R. 4213 | GOP Burns Unemployment Extensions, Medicare and More

By: T. Cahill

Washington, D.C. (Jun 17) – After a majority of the day spent listening to the Republican version of how H.R. 4213 should be played out and paid for, the lengthy wait for a quorum call came to an end. As the votes were registered, no doubt millions of unemployed American’s waited to hear that they would not be abandoned, that their unemployment extensions would surely be continued.

However, the “Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4213, with the Baucus Amdt. No. 4369; In the nature of a substitute” was rejected by a vote of 56 to 40.

Of the 40 voting no, 38 were Republicans, 1 Independent Liebernan (ID-CT) and 1 Democrat, Nelson (D-NE). Four Senators, Bond (R-MO), Byrd (D-WV), Graham (R-SC) and Roberts (R-KS) did not vote.

Addressing H.R. 4213 will again take place tomorrow on the Senate floor, however, it appears clear that the Party of No, so willing to spend recklessly during the last administration, is doing their best to ensure this bill dies. Other concerned Senate representatives are just as passionate about continued assistance to not only the jobless, but Medicare recipients, closing tax loopholes, jobs creation and more.

Senator Baucus had introduced an additional amendment (4301) which would have curtailed a major misfortune that this country has undergone, the ability to, without penalty, ship American jobs overseas. The GOP, balking against this action, forced Senator Baucus to revisit his well-thought out, reasonable provisions, and introduce a substitute amendment. Included in the substitution, and a huge concession, was the ability to “grandfather in” businesses who are already using offshore businesses and individuals to fill positions Americans should be employed for and doing. The provision was a large, and potentially job threatening concession to make in order to placate Republicans, since by the sheer act of grandfathering those companies already taking advantage of the loophole, it would have also given businesses six more months to scramble and potentially ship even more jobs offshore without penalty. The concession allowed a window up to January 1, 2011, wide open.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid appealed immediately after the vote to his fellow Senators citing that the Medicare payment arrangements with doctors is due to expire tomorrow, thus impacting a large portion of the American senior population. In addition, he appealed to those opposing on behalf of the unemployed stating that the monies received through unemployment extensions is immediately put back into circulation, thus stimulating the economy, as families must spend this money to survive. He then asked for the reconsideration of the provision to allow tax credits for first time borrowers be extended, a provision that had previously been, without question, agreed upon by all.

Each and every one of these were shot down by the Republicans who want to use Stimulus money to fund H.R. 4213. Senator Reid clearly indicated that this was an irresponsible choice as the stimulus money is already earmarked to create jobs, and in fact has already created millions. Stating that it has taken a bit to get the program in order, the stimulus money is ready to do its job and needs to be used to do the job of creating jobs.

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), shortly after the vote, and just prior to the closing of today’s business expressed what was clearly his contempt at the inability of the Republican party to understand and comprehend the sheer magnitude of the current situation stating that their only concern appears to be taking care of the rich and subsidizing the same.

The Senate ended at approximately 8:40 p.m. EDT and will not reconvene until 9:40 a.m. EDT tomorrow.

To contact the hold outs unwilling to help America’s unemployed get back on their feet through the use of unemployment extensions and job creation, it is suggested to visit the following website for the full vote www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=111&session=2&vote=00194 – contacting those against assistance, of course, makes the most sense. Those already onboard with the needs of this country need not be harassed. In fact, any person or persons intent upon harassment alone need not participate.

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54 Responses to H.R. 4213 | GOP Burns Unemployment Extensions, Medicare and More

Bill

June 17, 2010 at 9:45 pm

Although it will not help the present situation, I hope that every Republican Representative and Senator up for election this November will be voted out of office. Someone has to pay for the 8 disasterous years of George W. One president and his party dupes have destroyed this country in 8 very very long years.

It is time for a new revolution and it can happen through the ballot box this November.

Why did four Senators not vote June 17? There was perhaps more pressing issues than the welfare of the American people? It is obious that the concerns of the Republican Senators, like Brown from Massachusetts, are the rich and big business.

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- Steve Jackson
  
  June 18, 2010 at 8:08 am
  
  Last time I checked, there were 60 democrats in the senate. And this is the Republicans fault? I am all for helping individuals out of work, but I cannot see how simply blaming a minority of the senate solves a problem? And how much oil was stopped from entering the Gulf of Mexico yesterday because of those hearings? NONE!! It is time for the American people to realize that politicians don’t really do a thing to truly help us and our country.
  
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  - admin
    
    June 18, 2010 at 8:28 am
    
    There is not 60 Democrats in the Senate that IS the problem
    
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  - De
    
    June 18, 2010 at 11:24 am
    
    You must have a 61 vote to pass anything and all the Republications are voting together like a cult.
    
    [Editor's Note: The requirement is 51 or better to pass a bill or 60 votes for to end the filibuster.]
    
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  - Tony C
    
    June 18, 2010 at 12:07 pm
    
    Check again Steve Jacson there are no 60 Democrats But for the record not one LET ME REPEATE NOT ONE REPUBLICAN VOTED YES. However this goes much past a party. This is about keeping some americans from not filing bankrupt Defense SCTY Gates pleaded with congress please do not send me anymore money theres to much spending now and he cant account for it all. Why cant they allow some of that money go to Unemployment……………….
    
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  - Oscar
    
    June 18, 2010 at 2:49 pm
    
    Your right Steve, if this was cap and trade it would pass tomorrow. Everyone needs to go the Washington and camp out in front of the white house. Hard time are still Hoovering around us.
    
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- Cyndee
  
  June 18, 2010 at 8:18 am
  
  I agree with the first comment from Bil this coming november those Senators who voted against the extensions will not receive my vote so they might as we’ll enjoy their the jobs they have now. These Senators could become our heros.
  
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  - Mary Beth
    
    June 20, 2010 at 4:20 pm
    
    I agree and will not vote for the senators in my home state who vote no on this bill. I have sent each Senator a letter to let them know the unemployment rate in S.C. is 12% which isn’t the REAL unemployment rate. The REAL unemployment rate is much higher due to those who have dropped off the list because they have run out of benefits, are underemployed, part-time workers, or those who have gone back to school. I encourage everyone to write their Senators and make it known their vote is being watched closely. A no vote to HR4213 is a no vote for them next election. Apparently these Senators won by a landslide last election and the 9%, 10%, 11%, 12% unemployment rate(depending on the state) plus the additional people not included in the unemployment statistics due to the aforementioned don’t count?
    I wrote to my senators at unemployed workers.org. It is part of the NELP website. I urge everyone to flood their mailboxes and good luck to all!. Thanks!!
    
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- Norma
  
  June 18, 2010 at 1:28 pm
  
  The new wave of opinion is called GRIP.
  Get
  Rid
  Of
  Incumbent
  Politicians.
  
  [Editor's Note: Get rid of only the ones that did not and will not back the people in need. Getting rid of every "incumbent" isn't a strategic political move, in some cases it could be mean eliminating the very person who does stick up for We The People. To all, do your homework before you vote. Vote with your brain, not your party. Keep those who work hard for you; eliminate those who don't give a rat's behind.]
  
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eD

June 17, 2010 at 10:12 pm

Independent Liebernan (ID-CT) and 1 Democrat, Nelson (D-NE)

THESE GUYS LOST MY VOTE AND IM A DEMOCRAT

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Steve

June 17, 2010 at 11:14 pm

How disappointing. I watched the closing of the senate meeting today, and I was fearful of this happening again. Even the 30 day provision for extensions being paid for by the stimulus monies sounded reasonable; although I do not know what fine print was entailed in that “republican offer.” If the senate fails to close the deal on this bill tomorrow, I fear for the millions that will be affected by yet another week of uncertainty and lack of funds.

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Patrica Binkley

June 17, 2010 at 11:19 pm

I absolutely CANNOT believe that the Senate voted against EDD extensions, am I in America? I never in my entire life have been so ashamed of our government! I actually voted for the politicians that now do not give a damm whether we are thrown out into the streets, homeless! They don’t have to worry they have jobs that we have given them! I served 4 years in the AF,and worked for 38 years, and now I can’t get a job! They have raped me of my dignity. I think we should recall every Senator that voted against the extensions, & put them in the tents next to us under the bridge. I hope that these Sentors should consider these extensions as an emergency, and have some compassion for us their employers!

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- diane
  
  June 18, 2010 at 4:56 pm
  
  I am with you Patrica, if they spend one day wondering how they are going to survive, then they would pass the bill,but it DOESNOT effect THIER COMFORTABLE LIVING, So the hard working Americans get SCREWED. WE ARE NOT SEEN AS ASSETS TO THEIR WRONGLY VIEWED PURPOSE. THEIR JOB IS TO SERVE US AMERICANS WHO VOTED THEM IN OFFICE, NOT TO PLAY YO-YO WITH THIS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT BILL, AS OUR LIVES ARE ON HOLD. Even my poor cat’s life is on hold, I can’t take him to the vet, no money coming in. So he continues to scream at me. THEY JUST DON’T GIVE A DAM ABOUT WORKING CLASS AMERICANS, SHAME ON OUR CONGRESS, LETS SEE IT THEY BE IN OFFICE NEXT TERM.
  
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Yohann

June 18, 2010 at 12:35 am

FIlth all of them…..filth.

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Write To the Nay Senators

June 18, 2010 at 4:00 am

The list of yea/nay votes is above @ end of this article.

Go to the US Senate — address EACH NAY voter and tell him/her why 15 million people are needing this bill to pass ASAP!!

Now is the time — I’ve already written to them twice – ACTION, ACTION, ACTION gets results.

Contact EVERY unemployed person you know – and have them do the same.

Let these senators know they have lost your vote!

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Wayne

June 18, 2010 at 7:22 am

Taxing the working poor 1-3 man shops who happen to be taking harldly any wages because there is no income to take wages, just because their structured as an S-Corp is a very bad idea. These 1-3 man shops, since they perform the services of the entity should not have more taxes thrown upon them if the government expects these small businesses to hire employees and help grow the economy. The revenue provision in HR4213 is a bad. If there are bad apples out there, the congress should have the IRS go after them OR make a safe harbour rule like 50% of any income taken from an entity must be designated as Wages subject to SS & Med.

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lisa

June 18, 2010 at 7:25 am

This is crazy already. None of the republicans denying this bill have ever had to tell their kids do you want to eat or have a roof over there heads. I am 38 with 3 kids one disabled that my husband stays home to care for after 13 yrs with the same co. I get laid off. Everyday I lookfor work now my benefits r exired. now what with in three weeks we will loss our home and ur belongings. I guess the repubicans can ignore me and mine as we beg in the streets . I am not feeling to proud to be an American.

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kevin s

June 18, 2010 at 8:57 am

how can the U.S Senate forget about the heart and soul of this country….THE PEOPLE…..I never asked for this “being on unemployment”…I would take a job in a heart beat if I could only find one!!!!Why is that?Is that because the same people that screwed the this country up…Our now deciding that the 90 million americans effected Do not matter anymore?Yes people 90 million….If you figure that for every 1 person filing for unemployment at least 5 are affected within every house hold “give or take” but either way it’s the facts!!!I hope today the real victims of the economy get some justice….At least I will continue to pray for it!

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- Ryan
  
  June 18, 2010 at 11:46 am
  
  I’m in the same boat as you Kevin. At this point I’d even take a job a Walmart or McDonald’s if I could. This whole thing is just ridiculous.
  
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Karen

June 18, 2010 at 9:00 am

UNBELIEVABLE !!!! I suggest that people do what is suggested in the article. Email everyone of those 40 senators, that voted no, and let them know what you think and how this affects you and those other unemployed that you know..

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Karen

June 18, 2010 at 9:05 am

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David

June 18, 2010 at 10:13 am

I understand the woes of increasing the deficit. What I don’t understand is what exactly are near millions of unemployed Americans, such as myself supposed to do? My unemployment benefits have run out, I am near eviction, can’t find a job, because there aren’t any where I live. Why can’t they all come to an agreement to push this through so we can all continue living, and just amend it later? Could it simply be because none of the politicians are in this situation, they have an income, so to them it’s not as pressing?…..Come on people, we’re losing our homes, we have already lost our jobs, our pride, what else is left for you to take?

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- Ryan
  
  June 18, 2010 at 11:49 am
  
  Well said. I don;t care if you’re Dem., Rep., or whatever….get your freaking act together so we can have some sort of piece of mind and be able to support our families. This is a joke!
  
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Namiko Hart

June 18, 2010 at 10:55 am

Don’t they realize the ramifications of their inaction? The unemployed should be a priority now.

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June 18, 2010 at 12:22 pm

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De

June 18, 2010 at 12:34 pm

These are the Senators that either voted against unemploment and cobra or decided not to vote at all.
Please contact them today

Alexander (R-TN)
Barrasso (R-WY)
Bennett (R-UT)
Brown (R-MA)
Brownback (R-KS)
Bunning (R-KY)
Burr (R-NC)
Chambliss (R-GA)
Coburn (R-OK)
Cochran (R-MS)
Collins (R-ME)
Corker (R-TN)
Cornyn (R-TX)
Crapo (R-ID)
DeMint (R-SC)
Ensign (R-NV)
Enzi (R-WY)
Grassley (R-IA)
Gregg (R-NH)
Hatch (R-UT)
Hutchison (R-TX)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johanns (R-NE)
Kyl (R-AZ)
LeMieux (R-FL)
Lieberman (ID-CT)
Lugar (R-IN)
McCain (R-AZ)
McConnell (R-KY)
Murkowski (R-AK)
Nelson (D-NE)
Risch (R-ID)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Snowe (R-ME)
Thune (R-SD)
Vitter (R-LA)
Voinovich (R-OH)
Wicker (R-MS)

Not Voting – 4
Bond (R-MO)
Byrd (D-WV)
Graham (R-SC)
Roberts (R-KS)

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- fuming
  
  June 18, 2010 at 10:35 pm
  
  Great list- Thanks for posting!!
  
  I am no conservative but this site has EVERYONE’s contact number
  CALL WRITE FAX SCREAM
  
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- lmabattagatl
  
  June 24, 2010 at 10:52 am
  
  keep in mind that not all those on that list are up for re-election in November only a handful are. Here a list of Everyone up for Re-election or are retiring.
  
  Who’s Up for Reelection in 2010? Full List
  
  Retiring Senators
  Ted Kaufman (D) of Delaware
  Kit Bond (R) of Missouri
  Sam Brownback (R) of Kansas
  Mel Martinez (R) of Florida
  George Voinovich (R) of Ohio
  
  Democratic incumbents
  Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas
  Barbara Boxer of California
  Michael Bennet of Colorado
  Christopher Dodd of Connecticut
  Daniel Inouye of Hawaii
  Roland Burris of Illinois
  Evan Bayh of Indiana
  Barbara Mikulski of Maryland
  Harry Reid of Nevada
  Kirsten Gillibrand of New York
  Chuck Schumer of New York
  Byron Dorgan of North Dakota
  Ron Wyden of Oregon
  Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania
  Patrick Leahy of Vermont
  Patty Murray of Washington
  Russ Feingold of Wisconsin
  
  Republican incumbents
  Richard Shelby of Alabama
  Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
  John McCain of Arizona
  Johnny Isakson of Georgia
  Mike Crapo of Idaho
  Chuck Grassley of Iowa
  Jim Bunning of Kentucky
  David Vitter of Louisiana
  Judd Gregg of New Hampshire
  Richard Burr of North Carolina
  Tom Coburn of Oklahoma
  Jim DeMint of South Carolina
  John Thune of South Dakota
  Bob Bennett of Utah
  
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Rich

June 18, 2010 at 12:37 pm

This is not the America I thought it was for the past 63years.
After working for 50 years this government has turned it’s back on me and the millions of other unemployed.After all it’s the government that created the situation we’re in.
I served this country and fought for it in Vietnam.This is the thanks I get.
Anybody who voted against HR4213 should be run out of office.Be it Democrat,Republican
or Independent.Let’s stick together and vote these morons out of office.

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- Mike
  
  June 19, 2010 at 7:09 am
  
  I agree with your comment, but I believe the only problem with it is once you loose your home and don’t have an address you can’t vote. Some one correct me if I’m wrong. The Senators that voted no on this bill don’t really care anyway if they get voted out, they already made there money.
  
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Aaron Prince

June 18, 2010 at 12:37 pm

Extended unemployment should have been voted by itself. The loopholes act sounds like a good bill, but it is choking out the EB`s in this bill. Medicare has no place in the bill either.I am sick of all the bickering in congress,and the lack of basic usefulness.They need to get their sh*t together.American jobs overseas is the biggest reason millions are unemployed.Greed is the second.Government allowing this to happen is pitiful.Congress is starving out the unemployed by not voting yes to extensions.

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Aaron Prince

June 18, 2010 at 12:40 pm

Too much input on unemployment..system down

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fuming

June 18, 2010 at 2:04 pm

Write, Call, fax….be as persistent as possible, make both parties listen. Call the DNC nationally and tell the chairman yourself that you are not happy with Nelson, other Dems who won’t support the bill. They WILL rein in thoseBlue Dogs if you put enough pressure on the DNC.

The Republicans may be a lost cause but try anyways. There may be sanity left in the Olympia Snowes of the world.

I faxed every Senator in the Senate today. What are you doing to help? Pick SOMETHING and follow through. Phone calls and letters from constituents have the most impact, then emails and faxes. THEN work on other people’s senators.

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- De
  
  June 21, 2010 at 2:01 pm
  
  Don’t forget which Republicans and 2 Democrats that screwed all of us! The list below are the Senate members up for re-election. Compare these to the list of reps that voted aginst COBRA and unemployment.
  
  Who’s Up for Reelection in 2010? Full List
  Retiring Senators
  Ted Kaufman (D) of Delaware
  Kit Bond (R) of Missouri
  Sam Brownback (R) of Kansas
  Mel Martinez (R) of Florida
  George Voinovich (R) of Ohio
  
  Democratic incumbents
  Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas
  Barbara Boxer of California
  Michael Bennet of Colorado
  Christopher Dodd of Connecticut
  Daniel Inouye of Hawaii
  Roland Burris of Illinois
  Evan Bayh of Indiana
  Barbara Mikulski of Maryland
  Harry Reid of Nevada
  Kirsten Gillibrand of New York
  Chuck Schumer of New York
  Byron Dorgan of North Dakota
  Ron Wyden of Oregon
  Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania
  Patrick Leahy of Vermont
  Patty Murray of Washington
  Russ Feingold of Wisconsin
  
  Republican incumbents
  Richard Shelby of Alabama
  Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
  John McCain of Arizona
  Johnny Isakson of Georgia
  Mike Crapo of Idaho
  Chuck Grassley of Iowa
  Jim Bunning of Kentucky
  David Vitter of Louisiana
  Judd Gregg of New Hampshire
  Richard Burr of North Carolina
  Tom Coburn of Oklahoma
  Jim DeMint of South Carolina
  John Thune of South Dakota
  Bob Bennett of Utah
  
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Barbara

June 18, 2010 at 2:40 pm

Once upon a time I was in the middle class due to havimg a very good J-O-B.
I GOT LAID OFF AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2009, after receiving a 3 week notice.
Unemploymant compensation lasted until the the week before Memorial Day. Did I have any prior notice that I would not receive an unemployment benefit check the next week? Of cource not! In fact, I called the local office here in Memphis and was told to come on down the next week, after receiving my last check. Good thing I had food at home, as when I got to the local unemploymeant office, I was told there will be no more extensions.
Needless to say, I am no longer a middle class citizens, as I have joined my many brothers and sisters in the poor class.
Yet, who cares? My elected officials could care less about any of the unemployed.
I watch the programs on C-SPAN AND IF ONLY SOME OF THE CONGRESSMAN MEN AND WOMAN COULD TRY TO LIVE ON ZERO DOLLARS AND HAVE TO BEG FOR ASSISTANCE LIKE I DO, PERHAPS THEY WOULD VOTE FOR THIS BILL.
At 61 years old, it is almost impossible to find a job.
I know who I won’t vote for when they are up for election.

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LegalSin

June 18, 2010 at 2:49 pm

Vote and fight against all republicants and despicocrits who are against the bill for all unemployed Americans

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Gerry

June 18, 2010 at 5:21 pm

And the sad thing is as being one of the million americans that are out of work, and have lost the extended benefits, like others have posted, to accept any job right now would be a good thing, as I’m not looking to milk the government for “free” money. But when you have people with advanced college degrees fighting for a job at a fast-food restaurant, that IS A BIG PROBLEM!

As I’ve already send my concerns to the senators that don’t think this is a good idea, saying lets keep America beautiful, and not litter the streets with homeless people wearing cardboard message boards around their necks.

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sjp

June 18, 2010 at 5:40 pm

It’s ashamed I’ve worked all these years in the 70s and 80s I was passed over for decent jobs because of affirmative action . But I made it through payed my taxes so underprivledged Americans could get a hand up and attend colledge and achieve a higher education.To think about it my tax dollars probably helped most of our government legislators and workers go through school. Now in my time of need when all I need is a hand up and retrain as a deslocated worker all I get is grief. It seems those in charge forgot how they got there in the first place, come election time I won’t forget and I’ll speak loud and clear with my vote count on it.

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Bill

June 18, 2010 at 6:53 pm

Not every incumbent should be voted out. Only those who do not remember they represent the people of this country, not the biggest businesses. If I recall correctly, our founding fathers were the rich of this country, and when it came time to pay the men who fought under George Washington, they reneged. It is happening again.

I advocate a revolution at the ballot box this November. We ahouls support those who supported us and vote out those who sat around with their thumbs up their asses while the common man and woman and their children suffered.

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Bill

June 18, 2010 at 6:55 pm

To expect the Democrats to undo the eight years of Bush in one year or two years is unrealsistic. It seems easy for the Repulbicans to favor the biggest companies and forget the people of this country. The esteemed Republican representative from Texas who apologized to BP’s CEO yesterday is the biggest example of this.

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Martine

June 18, 2010 at 6:56 pm

Anyone ready to March? We really need/must start organizing protests of all the b.s going on in this despicable place called capitol hill.

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Cheryl

June 18, 2010 at 10:20 pm

Please for the love of GOD will you people look down out of your ivory tower and see your people. We are scared, paniced and feel like we just landed in another country. Because our “for the people, by the people” nation doesn’t care that were going hungry. I’ve sold most of my belongings and my dignity. I am now living with my 77yr old Mom. She’s burdened with my basic needs and prescriptions. Please give me back the little I had so that I amy tend to my own needs. I’ve worked my whole adult life. Like so many…we don’t deserve this.

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Cheryl

June 18, 2010 at 10:34 pm

I’ve e-mailed my government officials everyday since Monday. I can’t believe it’s still continuing. When I contacted my local unemployment office I was told that nobody is recieving benifits and to watch the tv for updates. I seriously wonder if ,they were facing this kind of uncertainty, sitting and watching tv felt like the right thing to do. Not when you have lost your own home, your posessions sold in a yard sale and are now a burden to family members. She bein the one with a job.

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Cricket

June 18, 2010 at 10:40 pm

May our voices haunt their minds as they go to dinner after a hard day of ignoring the American people. Riding home in the luxury cars or worse a limo service.

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ginny

June 18, 2010 at 10:59 pm

I don’t live in Alabama
but i hope the unemployed in Alabama-realize
that Senator Sessions-on the Senate floor this past week stated that Unemployment benefits
is not an emergency—- I love my television but i wanted so badly to throw something at it-my jaw just droped
and the Republicans keep reiterating that the american people don’t want them to vote Yes on the Extenders bill

WHAT AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE THEY SPEAKING ABOUT????
do they know any unemployed people ????

i have been listening to the Senate floor for 2 weeks now-and i have been
stunned -i never did until i became unemployed

I Cannot believe the Senators that are in the Republican Party
awful and disconnected people-they cannot empathize with the unemployed

and i truly believe in my heart that they totally dispise President Obama
I love my president and i feel sorry for him
whether good or bad-THAT PARTY IS GOING TO VOTE HIM DOWN ON EVERYTHING

and we unfortunate unemployed -are screwed

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lLatinojobless

June 19, 2010 at 8:48 am

Repubs, don`t want Obama Gov. To succed…that`s why they`re playing games …they don`t really care abut us….they don`t care about the actual reality of the jobless.
Long term unemployes are suffering and all they care is national deficit…and I say how about american workers who have been out of work for over 2 years…ain`t this the bigest deficit? This is a betray to america…comes november and it wll be our time to vote and get them out of office… at this time any body would do a better job.
It is ok to spend billions in big corps but it`s not ok to spend hundreds in public services…yeah I get it…! Tier 5 needs to be inclueded on any bill.

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jennifer shapiro

June 19, 2010 at 11:16 am

The facts are this no income means no home, no food, no care for my kids. So Mr. Deficit Worriers, are we Americans? Have our tax dollars HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS of dollars worth paid for foreign wars? Most recently IRAQ? This is AN ABSOLUTE STATE OF EMERGENCY! You damn Republicans! You preach how bad President Obama is, but you money hungry tyrants, he actually cares about US THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!! I wouldn’t vote for any of you money hungry ivory tower idiots! You REPUBLICANS have shown many that were for your party what you greedy and immoral bastards are about! By you not voting this in your going to bankrupt states! Now welfare benefits will have to be paid out and the banks will have record foreclosures again! So REPUBLICANS, you will not be voted back into office, and maybe history will be kind on you like your former moron President Bush! I can promise you, the lot of you sorry uncaring pricks will be Americas most hated!!

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Thomas W

June 19, 2010 at 10:28 pm

So 60 votes were needed, and 4 people were out golfing?
Or were they too busy counting the billions going to the Greece bailout.
Not Voting – 4
Bond (R-MO)
Byrd (D-WV)
Graham (R-SC)
Roberts (R-KS)
….PATHETIC

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jacksontlj

June 21, 2010 at 12:59 pm

I just finished e-mailing my home state senators. I need them to pass H.R.4213. At the beginning of the month, I exhausted my Tier 2 unemployment benefits. I was laid off from my tenure job at a local Community College in June 2008. As of no fault of my own, they too were experiencing budget shortfalls.

I’ve spent the last two years getting my Masters Degree to expand my qualifications in hopes of advancing my career. However, in doing so, I have now priced myself out of a job. Although I’m well qualified for a management position, they no longer exist in this economy. I’ve now resorted to applying for jobs well below my abilities. However, my job search has still been proven unsuccessful thus far. During follow-up with potential employers that I have not yet had a chance to meet, I am continuously told that my education and experience placed me beyond the job qualifications for which they are hiring for. Thus, I’m over-qualified for most jobs that are available in my area.

I have spent my entire life working for and with my community. In 2008, I received the Iowa’s Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for my commitment, service, and time that I contributed to those in need. But now, I have to ask for their help.

My husband and I have managed to keep our family above water financially and emotionally, but will not be able to continue this much longer. I’ve paid my last on-time mortgage payment and bought my last supply of food. Within the last month (knowing that this vote could take some time), I applied for food stamps and supplemental social security for my youngest son who has autism. Both of my two sons are currently on Medicaid through the Department of Human Services Childs Mental Health Waiver. My 18yr old daughter and her 19yr boyfriend (who was homeless until we allowed him to move in five months ago) are also living in our house. Between the four adults in the house, we hold one full-time job (with no benefits) and five part-time jobs. All of which, still does not put us above poverty level.

My family needs this extension to survive. Please pass H.R. 4213 NOW!

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Rand Paul

June 22, 2010 at 11:12 am

Rand Paul To Unemployed: Quit Whining And Get Back To Work

Talking Points Memo | Jun. 21, 2010, 3:23 PM | 3,695 | 140

There sometimes comes a time in a person’s life when you give up on that dream of replacing the decently paying job you lost with another decently paying job. Rand Paul, Republican nominee for Senate from Kentucky, believes that time is now.
In an interview with WVLK-AM in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, Paul told host Sue Wylie he supported the Republican filibuster last week of more than $100 billion in emergency spending that includes extended jobless benefits. Paul said the bill must be paid before the extension is voted into law — and if that can’t happen, it’s time for America’s unemployed to face facts and stop holding out for jobs similar to the ones they’ve lost.
“As bad as it sounds, ultimately we do have to sometimes accept a wage that’s less than we had at our previous job in order to get back to work and allow the economy to get started again,” he said. “Nobody likes that, but it may be one of the tough love things that has to happen.”
Paul also suggested that regardless of whether the benefits could be paid for with cuts somewhere else, it might be time for some people to just stop asking for government aid
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“I think the issue is bigger than unemployment benefits.” Paul said, referring to government spending. “It’s all about priorities, what is the priority. And sometimes tough decisions will have to be made.”
“I’m not sure what the answer is,” Paul said. “In Europe, they give about a year of unemployment. We’re up to two years now in America.”

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June 28, 2010 at 12:13 pm

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June 28, 2010 at 12:18 pm

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