rssSenate Reaches Deal on Unemployment Extension
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 5:13 pm
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They’ve been stalled on it for weeks, but tonight the Senate will vote on final passage of legislation providing a short-term extension of emergency unemployment benefits.
Republicans, behind Sen. Tom Coburn (Okla.), have been fighting the $18 billion proposal because the Democrats didn’t offset the cost with spending cuts elsewhere. But the office of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said this evening that Democrats have rallied a few Republicans behind the bill, leading Coburn to agree to tonight’s vote on final passage.
The bill extends the filing deadline for UI benefits through June 2 (retroactive to April 5), allowing those who have exhausted their 26 weeks of state benefits to access emergency federal help. It does not, however, create an additional tier of benefits for those who have exhausted everything they’re eligible for.
Aside from the UI provision, the bill also extends COBRA health benefits and delays a scheduled 21 percent pay cut for doctors treating Medicare patients.
After passage in the Senate, the bill will move to the House, where lawmakers are expected to pass it quickly. It then moves to Obama’s desk to become law.
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Comment posted April 15, 2010 @ 9:31 pm
That's great news for a lot of people. Unfortunately, I'm not one of those people. I'm working a part-time (temporary) job that ends mid-May but because of the income from that job I won't be eligible for federal tier two extension filing until the week of June 7.
Comment posted April 15, 2010 @ 9:57 pm
you can apply and get partial benefits if u don't make too much money.
Comment posted April 15, 2010 @ 9:57 pm
I'm thankful this unemployment extension has been granted to those in need. This entire economy is being strained and the unemployed people need to pay close attention to the names of the people who hold up the passing of these extentions come election time as well as the political parties. Think on these things, everyone needs relief at some point in their lives. What goes around comes around. Be careful how you treat the unemployed.
Comment posted April 15, 2010 @ 10:52 pm
That's why I'll miss the deadline Yangsz. I'm getting partials right now but can't file for the extension until the unemployment runs out completely. If I were getting full, not partial, I'd run out in time. Because of work I'll ALMOST run out on time.
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Comment posted April 16, 2010 @ 1:23 am
I'm happy for this unemployment benefit extension, I have been unemployed for 1 1/2 years now, and still looking for a job, but here in California (Calexico), specially on the border, jobs are very difficult for a person my age (58), and going thru a divorce.
For now I can sleep well, but after the benefits comes to the end, I really don't know what am I going to do.
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Comment posted April 16, 2010 @ 5:29 am
I've whined a lot about chronic unemployment – Having been laid off, last year, when the ex-employer outsourced and offshored jobs. Having been a software engineer for over 20 years now I'm almost a beggar. I've been working part-time hours, doing janitorial work (@$12 hour) to supplement the UI. When UI benefits cease I sell blood and sign up at a lab for skin testing products (some of these tests cause skin irration). My diet menu is what's on sale and wlak store isles seeking reduced prices on food near (stale) expiration date(s).
Comment posted April 16, 2010 @ 2:51 pm
I woke up today feeling abandoned by my government and reps. I am 60 years old and have been searching for work for a very long time. Why I have been declared “disposable colateral” is a very life changing event for me. How could my country desert me in my time on need. I need additional unemployment benefits to keep a roof over my head while I search for work. My opinion of this country has been changed forever. The lies, spin and controlled news media, as far as economic conditions and numbers is astounding. I won't forget!
Comment posted April 16, 2010 @ 6:31 pm
Buck up kiddies…somebody must know something, like jobs are just around the corner. Why are they not discussing a tier 5, because they don't want to commit such a large amount of money to program that probably won't be needed. Hang in there just a little longer, things will work out — they always have. have super weekend.
Comment posted April 16, 2010 @ 10:04 pm
Don't be mislead.. The new unemployment extension does not add any weeks for the long term unemployed.. Sign the Tier V unemployment petition now!
http://www.change.org/petitions/view/the_99ers_…
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