Jobless Benefits might be extended…
Okay, I understand the economy is crap. I understand that people are hurting, I understand that it’s coming up on Christmas. But I don’t think this is a good idea.
Obama, Congress Maneuver to Extend Unemployment Benefits in Exchange for Current Tax Rates
WASHINGTON — After Senate Republicans, with the help of a few Democrats, refused to cave on extending tax rates for the wealthy next year, a deal to extend unemployment benefits in exchange for White House agreement on continuing everyone’s current rate appears to be gaining traction.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday that it’s clear to him taxes will not be raised for anyone next year — and that unemployment compensation for those jobless beyond 99 weeks could be extended. McConnell did not say how long tax rates would be extended though unemployment compensation could last another year.
99 weeks of unemployment is NOT assistance it is a handout. almost two years of unemployment causes people to NOT take jobs. It makes folks too picky. I have never been unemployed for more than a month. I never collected a dime from the state or feds for my income. I’d like to think if I needed to it would be there though. I don’t begrudge anyone taking the checks. I don’t blame anyone for getting what they can get. What I do blame is the Government for holding this over our heads.
Unemployment is supposed to help bridge you between jobs. IF you are out looking and find a job that pays exactly the amount you get from unemployment why take it? IF it pays only a little more why take it? The problem is the hand out has become a sustenance for some (Not all) I have heard stories here locally about the jobs folks could have got but they don’t pay more than the unemployment check. What is that good for? IF the person had no check at all he would have taken the job, which means he would have been paying taxes which helps the revenue. Something our elected officials don’t see.
Let me ask a question: IF I get laid off next year, and start collecting unemployment will I then be entitled to 99 weeks? Or will it be based on some number generated in DC as to our economic woes? I’m betting the next generation of layoffs that will include A LOT OF US footing the tax bill NOW, will be limited to the traditional 3 months.
I suggest the unemployment benefits get extended for one more month. Then they get canceled for the 99’rs. And this shouldn’t be tied to any extension of tax cuts. This should stand alone on a bill. Compromising is not what the American people asked for, we asked for common sense.
5 Replies to “Jobless Benefits might be extended…”
I agree totally. The extension of unemployment always stuck in my craw, as well as the hyperbole of the left describing these poor suffering jobless peoples as wandering the streets like half-starved zombies with no hope for a future – seriously? America ain’t freaking Zimbabwe.
Its a shame we have to compromise on this crap to insure we get something “everyone” agrees is necessary to add some stability to the economy, but what are you gonna do? Commies are commies.
The way I understand it is that the Republicans want the next extension paid for by Obamas’ unspent stimulus money.
We had a little talk about this, and I’ve turned down jobs lately because of pay. The thing is- I live 8 miles from the nearest town, and a good 25 from the place that’s doing the hiring now (San Antonio), so I’m looking at needing a good dollar more in wages to make up gas that I’m not using sitting at home.
I’m looking at two job offers now to figure out which would be best in the long run.
Besides, like I told you my ex-boss (the @sshole) is still paying for my UE, so I’m not rushing my next job choice.
Yep Fleece, I honestly believe that’s why we are in the situation we are in. Every GOOD bill that comes out gets diluted with amendments to pad the home town or state of the rep. It’s a ridiculous system. To me, put a bill on the floor and let it stand alone. You could vote on 10 bills a day and make more progress than ever before.
Kurt, somehow I knew you’d show up for this one. LOL. Don’t take my answer to your comment too personally but that’s my point. IF you had no check from the gubmint you would take that dollar pay cut and try and either move up with a raise or find another job while you are working. That’s how it’s been done for ever.
Your boss is paying a part of your UE not the whole thing. Like I said I don’t blame anyone for getting what they can get and I certainly don’t blame you for being selective. Folks with skills need to use those skills. You worked hard to get that training, and you should try and use it. I’m just trying to say we need to stop the unemployment forever mentality. The way you get the unemployed to be employed is to make it better than the unemployment check. Stop the check and folks will get a job.
People may be stupid but they’re not insane. If they make roughly the same net amount staying home as they would working, what kind of conclusion can you draw?
BZ
BZ, absolutely. I don’t blame them. I blame our elected idiots. The reason is simple BZ. The more people that are dependent on GOVERNMENT the more people VOTE for the party that gives them aid. IF the Republicans come along and try to remove the plate they are the bad guys… It’s democrat plantation politics. IF there was no welfare or welfare only for the truly needy and LEGAL citizens the Democrat party would not exist.