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US Senator Jeff Bingaman highlights some key elements of the short-term unemployment insurance (UI) extension package passed out of the Senate and later signed into law in this week's update. In addition to containing UI extension, the law extends COBRA (health care) coverage and includes a temporary fix for Medicare doctor reimbursement. Bingaman also touches on the Keep Our Educators Working Act and the Taxpayers Bill of Rights, two pieces of legislation he co-sponsored and introduced this week, which aim to maintain public school instruction and protect taxpayers.
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander Levin (D-MI) speaks to the House of Representatives on the need to pass HR 4851 the Continuing Extension Act of 2010. The Bill would extend unemployment insurance benefits and COBRA assistance, among other provisions.
They helped the Banks, gave billions to Wall Street and the Auto Industry. Sent a few more billions to Iraq, and Afghanistan but now refuse benefits to the jobless voters who put them into office. We are talking Congress... and these guys in particular (Editorial AlamoCityTimes.com)
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Congress will be back in session next week, and lawmakers, including Sen. Debbie Stabenow, express hope another unemployment extension will be passed.
The Drudge Report Extended unemployment benefits will temporarily expire for thousands of Americans on Monday because the Senate went on its spring recess without approving a one-month deadline extension.
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Time is running shortDubuque Telegraph Herald11 and before March 1, 2010. * In order to be deductible, contributions must be made to qualified charities and cannot be designated for the benefit of ...The taxman's not making it easyHillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com (blog)all 46 news articles »
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ReutersSummers: Economy has 'long way to go,' but recovery will accelerateThe HillAs many as 200000 unemployed Americans will lose their jobless benefits on Monday because Congress failed to bridge an impasse over unemployment insurance. ...Summers expects financial overhaul to pass in the Senate, says unemployment to ...Gaea Times (blog)Summers says jobs creation Obama's 'preoccupation'The Olympianall 400 news articles »
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Bay Area jobs market won't recover until 2015, forecast saysSan Jose Mercury News"It does have the potential to be the most durable period of unemployment since World War II," said Jon Haveman, a founding principal of Beacon Economics, ...and more »
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Heritage.org (blog)Unemployment Extension Expiration Phase II Set for SundayWorldNewsVine (blog)New York, NY (Apr 3) – Sunday April 4, 2010 marks the temporary end to the unemployment benefits extension. Unlike what many blog sites are reporting, ...Unemployment benefits about to run outSalt Lake TribuneBenefits in Ariz. to dip as Congress fails to actAZ Central.comWhat programs did Congress leave unfunded?CNNHeritage.org (blog) -Red, White, and Blue Press (blog) -WAFFall 23 news articles »
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April 15, 2010 ....URGENT UPDATE ....PRESIDENT OBAMA THURSDAY NIGHT SIGNED THE EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PASSED EARLIER IN THE EVENING IN BOTH THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE. THE NEW EXTENSION COVERS JOBLESS BENEFITS AND COBRA THROUGH MAY. MORE AT WWW.EMERITUSNEWS.COM Jobs Up, Long Term Joblessness Up. FTC complaints about debt collectors. Warnings about free credit reports. FBI gets bad review for ID Theft data storage. Social Security trust fund problems.
The Money TimesMore than 200000 to lose jobless benefits Monday with Congress outThe HillDemocrats blamed Republicans, who objected to a quick Senate vote on a short-term unemployment benefits extension, for blocking relief to those seeking work ...Extended jobless benefits end MondayistockAnalyst.com (press release)all 16 news articles »
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The Senate adjourned without approving an extension for unemployment benefits. cnn's Brianna Keilar reports
Reid urges GOP to relent on blocking unemployment benefitsThe Hill (blog)BY Paula on 04/02/2010 at 14:21 If democrats omit satillite TV and the Medicare doc fix from the unemployment extension bill they may get support from GOP. ...and more »
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Opposing ViewsMedicare pay held so Congress can undo 21% cutAmerican Medical NewsThe next chance to consider the legislation, which also would extend long-term unemployment benefits and health insurance subsidies for jobless workers, ...Is any work better than no work? Not for unemployment benefits.Christian Science MonitorWill Congress Extend Unemployment Benefits Beyond 99 Weeks?Huffington Post (blog)Millions on verge of losing unemployment benefits and COBRA subsidiesExaminer.comNewsOK.com -Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) -Press & Sun-Bulletinall 53 news articles »
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Aid for jobless set to expire; Congress can't agree on dealArizona RepublicWithout an extension, she said the long-term unemployed like herself would be devastated. Her unemployment benefits pay the bulk of the mortgage on her ...and more »
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Onion KidUnemployment Benefit Extensions: the Claim is until April 2010Onion KidNYS – The Unemployment Benefits Extension has announced by The Bureaus of Labor Statistics on Friday March 27th, 2010. The Extending Eligibility dates was ...New York State unemployment continues to declineGossip JackalUnemployment Extension Eiligibilty Begins Phase Out | NYS UI OfflineWorldNewsVine (blog)New York Unemployment Rates Getting Better, But No Extension On Benefits YetMediaite.comWorld Correspondents -News Magzine (blog)all 69 news articles »
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CBS NewsSenate Adjourns Without Passing Unemployment ExtensionCBS NewsThrow the bum out, Oklahoma. by floodwave March 26, 2010 9:59 PM EDT When I was laid off in 2002 I received 13 weeks of benefits and I was very grateful. ...Unemployment benefits to lapse for a weekThe HillUnemployment Extensions Revisited | How to Debunk GOP Fear MongeringWorldNewsVine (blog)Senate Allows Unemployment Insurance to ExpireCapitol News ConnectionRed, White, and Blue Press (blog) -New York Times -Congress Matters (blog)all 577 news articles »
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Republicans continue to block Democrats' efforts to pass a short-term extension of unemployment benefits and COBRA. Sen. Sherrod Brown took to the floor today to refute Republican claims that unemployment insurance is "welfare."
Another tier of unemployment benefits needs to be added to the existing unemployment extension. Unfortunately congress has forgotten about the long term unemployed.
World Buzz Now!NYS Unemployment Update: New York State Unemployment Extension 2010World Buzz Now!We will be Talking about this NYS New York State Unemployment Extension 2010 with the need to know advisories to claim the unemployment benefits, ...NYS Unemployment Climb Up but Still in Low RatesOnion Kidall 2 news articles »
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Recession remolds local job marketSioux Falls Argus Leader... the use of his savings, availability of financial aid and the extension of his unemployment benefits that have allowed him to make this change. ...and more »
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Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer Nelson PA > COBRA Subsidy and Unemployment Insurance ...Linex Legal (registration)Subsidy eligibility was extended to February 28, 2010 under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010. Under the Temporary Extension Act of 2010, ...and more »
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Nebraska Lawmakers Crack Down on Independent Contractor MisclassificationTruckinginfoThe State's loss in revenue negatively affects the funding of essential programs such as unemployment benefits." The bill would only apply to the ...and more »
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New York Times (blog)House bill would delay 21% Medicare physician payment cut until April 30Ortho SuperSiteHR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, extends an increase in unemployment benefits to May 5 and extends the 0% Medicare physician payment update ...Congress sends Obama $18 billion jobs bill to signWashington PostGuest editorial: Self-imposed rules create problemsThe TennesseanSenate Passes Jobs Bill, Obama Signature NextAFL-CIO (blog)NASDAQ -MyBankTracker.comall 11,140 news articles »
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IFAwebnews.comNFIP floating in political limbo as House, Senate measures varyIFAwebnews.comThe bill features a series of extensions for unemployment and other benefits, including COBRA assistance and compensation for furloughed employees. ...
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Senate votes to extend unemployment benefits and COBRA subsidy: Obama to sign ...Examiner.comCertain Rights to Regular Compensation Disregarded- If an individual exhausted the individual's rights to regular compensation for any benefit year, ...and more »
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Examiner.comUnemployment extension legislation: House rep answers some of your questions ...Examiner.comQ: As a result, will someone living in NY who has now collected 99 weeks of unemployment be unable to collect additional benefits? ...
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In These Times$18 Billion Jobs Bill Passes—Just 10.8 Million Jobs ShortIn These TimesAlong with extensions of unemployment insurance and COBRA health benefits, the Senate measure includes a large package of extensions of tax breaks that are ...and more »
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The HinduSenators who opposed jobs bill come from states hit hard by unemploymentFacing South (blog)Following a controversial filibuster of the benefits extension by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.), the measure passed by a vote of 78-19. ...Obama signs jobs bill into lawThe HinduFirst of several job-creation bills clears CongressReutersall 1,092 news articles »
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TheStreet.comInitial Jobless Claims Inch LowerTheStreet.comNEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The line of first-time applicants for state unemployment benefits got a bit shorter last week, ...and more »
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Congressman Geoff Davis Manages the Floor Debate on HR 4851 - Continuing Extension Act of 2010
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UNEMPLOYMENT EXTENSIONS, UNEMPLOYMENT TALK, THOUGHTS ON UNEMPLOYMENT Washington abandoned millions of long term unemployed by failing to include any help in their "so called" unemployment extension in HR 4213 even though the Senate sold this in the media as "extending vital emergency benefits through the end of this year". Truth is they lied. ENOUGH of the little 6 week extensions for only a few states. The economy will not be fixed in 6 weeks. The long term unemployed in all 50 states need Congress to extend the weekly benefits through the end of 2010 and hopefully do it before their Spring Vacation. We cannot wait.
Washington abandoned millions of long term unemployed by failing to include any help in their "so called" unemployment extension in HR 4213 even though the Senate sold this in the media as "extending vital emergency benefits through the end of this year". Truth is they lied. ENOUGH of the little 6 week extensions for only a few states. The economy will not be fixed in 6 weeks. The long term unemployed in all 50 states need Congress to extend the weekly benefits through the end of 2010 and hopefully do it before their Spring Vacation. We cannot wait.
US Senator Jeff Bingaman highlights some components of legislation passed by the Senate this week that contains, among other things, a one-year extension of unemployment insurance benefits and COBRA (health care). This help New Mexicans struggling to find work in this difficult economy. Bingaman also speaks of his appointment to the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), where he will have the opportunity to advocate for New Mexicos defense and defense-related activities. Bingaman served on the committee earlier in his Senate career, and was re-appointed in order to maintain committee balance after newly-elected Senator Scott Brown sought appointment on the SASC.
CBS NewsUnemployment Benefit Extension Vote For 2010 In Senate TodayBefore It's NewsWashington, DC - New legislation for unemployment benefit extensions will face a test vote today in the Senate. The extension of unemployment benefits would ...Senate to take up unemployment insurance extensionThe Associated PressSenate Votes to Continue Jobless Aid Extensions Through 2010Congress Matters (blog)Senate jobs bill: the perils of extended unemployment benefitsChristian Science MonitorProgress Illinois (blog) -Examiner.com -San Francisco Chronicleall 3,667 news articles »
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Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay that Sen. Jim Bunning was brave for blocking an extension in unemployment benefits. DeLay subscribes to the notion that people only try to find jobs when their benefits run out. There is an argument to be made that these extensions, the unemployment benefits keeps people from going and finding jobs. In fact there are some studies that have been done that show people stay on unemployment compensation and they dont look for a job until two or three weeks before they know the benefits are going to run out, DeLay told CNNs Candy Crowley Sunday. People are unemployed because they want to be? asked Crowley. Well, it is the truth. and people in the real world know it, said DeLay.
Former House Majority Leader Tom delay that Sen. Jim Bunning was brave for blocking an extension in unemployment benefits. delay subscribes to the notion that people only try to find jobs when their benefits run out. There is an argument to be made that these extensions, the unemployment benefits keeps people from going and finding jobs. In fact there are some studies that have been done that show people stay on unemployment compensation and they dont look for a job until two or three weeks before they know the benefits are going to run out, delay told cnns Candy Crowley Sunday. People are unemployed because they want to be? asked Crowley. Well, it is the truth. and people in the real world know it, said delay.
Senate Democrats joined Donna Norton of MomsRising at a press conference last week to discuss how tax relief and safety net programs within the Senate jobs bill will assist American workers, states and businesses. This bipartisan bill, the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act, will extend long-term assistance to unemployed workers, provide additional funding to protect Medicaid through FMAP, help states through critical disaster relief and extend tax relief to individuals and businesses. As mothers, were used to rolling up our sleeves and solving problems. But what we saw on Capitol Hill this week was dysfunction that caused, rather than solved, problems," said Donna Norton. "We received many letters from our members asking how a simple extension of unemployment and health insurance for families in trouble became a political football. Americas moms are asking lawmakers to extend these vital programs through the end of the year. Every week of delay means that 200000 more workers lose their benefits.
Democrat Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the Congress under Democrat leadership will be the most ethical Congress. Perhaps Madame Speaker should have informed Democrat Representative from New York City, Charles Rangel of that. Democrat Rangel is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the committee that writes the nations tax code. Democrat Rangel is under investigation for ethics violations for not reporting on his taxes earned income from rental property. When Democrat Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was asked about Democrat Rangel, she saw no trouble with his position or accusations as it did not involve the nation's security. Meaning to Democrats is okay as long as it does not involve the nation's security or Republicans. Democrat Rangel resigned his chairmanship temporarily. This was done to defuse the criticism when in essence he will be able to take that position back if he so desires. President Barack Obama (Democrat) and Senate Democrats advocate the implementation of pay go or pay as you go. Meaning no legislation to be passed which would result in deficit spending. In the Senate recently had a thirty extension on extending unemployment benefits held up by Republican Senator Jim Bunning from Kentucky. His objection to the bill was pay-go was being ignored and the legislation did not provide for its funding. The Democrats were furious, while his fellow Republicans were basically silent. The legislation eventually passed. Recently Democrats in a ...
URGENT UPDATE FROM EMERITUS NEWS 03/10/2010 9 pm ET.......THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE LONG TERM UNEMPLOYMENT EXTENSION BILL 62-36. IT NOW GOES TO THE HOUSE TO WORK OUT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HOUSE AND SENATE VERSIONS. THIS WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE EXTENSION APPROVED LAST WEEK, WHICH ONLY PROVIDED FOR A MONTH EXTENSION WHILE THE LONG TERM EXTENSION WAS GOING THROUGH THE SENATE. MORE AT WWW.EMERITUSNEWS.COM/6385.HTML......THE LATEST ON THE BIGGEST ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY AT EMERITUS NEWS CHANNEL AND EMERITUSNEWS.COM... ..... FROM NEWSBRIEF FEBRUARY 6&7...Sen. Bunning takes heat for blocking jobless benefits. Obama proposes more jobs programs. Unemployment stats. Wal-Mart Pays 11.7 million for discrimination case. Toyota Owners say recall fixes are not working. GM plant in CA closing, Fed takes over pension plan. Senate rejects $250 for social security recipients.
US Senator Jeff Bingaman focuses on two pieces of Senate business in this weeks update: unemployment insurance extension and health insurance reform. The Senate passed a 30-day, short-term extension of unemployment benefits and COBRA (optional extension of previously provided group health care benefits for workers who have lost jobs) and is now working on a long-term extension to help those impacted by unemployment in this difficult economy. Some Americans lost these benefits last Sunday because the Senate was unable to vote for passage, held up by a one-man-filibuster by the junior Republican Senator from Kentucky. Bingaman also highlights the push for health insurance reform after President Obamas Wednesday speech. The bill referenced by the president and being debated by the House (and all across the country) has already been passed by a 60-vote supermajority in the Senate. Bingaman outlines the next steps in health care reform.
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