"The Senate has failed on three occasions to pass this extension. It is not because there is not a majority of Senators who want to, but because procedurally, we need 60 votes to end debate and vote on the measure. We have let this program lapse for short periods and now it has been lapsed since June 2, and that is unacceptable. There is no other word for it other than obstruction--stopping something that has been done routinely on a bipartisan basis in every major job recession in this country in our lifetime. This should be a simple bipartisan endeavor."
Getting 80 percent of your wages for doing nothing....2 yrs. for many. There is no doubt that a significant number of people are saying to hell w/ it and taking the check. The dems and many Republicans know what is going on. It is WELFARE
How long does Sen. Reed want to extend the benefits? Ask him the question and i guarantee he will give you a B.S. answer... meaning "forever as long as i can get reelected or give out money for nothin' "just because he can.
beecee151 1 year ago