Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

flamingdem

(40,877 posts) Mon Dec 31, 2012, 09:32 PM Dec 2012

Unemployment Insurance To Be Extended, $30 Billion Cost Won't Be Offset

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/31/unemployment-insurance-extended_n_2389634.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Unemployment Insurance To Be Extended, $30 Billion Cost Won't Be Offset (Original Post) flamingdem Dec 2012 OP

so this is actually happening, people won't lose their unemployment loyalkydem Dec 2012 #1

GODDAMNIT!!!! bobclark86 Dec 2012 #2

You never know this could turn around flamingdem Dec 2012 #3

Most excellent news Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #4

loyalkydem

(1,678 posts)

1. so this is actually happening, people won't lose their unemployment

Reply to flamingdem (Original post)

Mon Dec 31, 2012, 09:47 PM

Dec 2012

bobclark86

(1,415 posts)

2. GODDAMNIT!!!!

Reply to flamingdem (Original post)

Mon Dec 31, 2012, 09:50 PM

Dec 2012

I wrote a column this afternoon for work (I work at a small daily newspaper) about the uncertainty... and by the time it hits the newsstand tomorrow afternoon it'll be FUBAR. GODDAMNIT!

But, for my 57-year-old mother on extended UI, it's VERY good news.

flamingdem

(40,877 posts)

3. You never know this could turn around

Reply to bobclark86 (Reply #2)

Mon Dec 31, 2012, 09:52 PM

Dec 2012

by tomorrow and you'll be on target!

Ruby the Liberal

(26,650 posts)

4. Most excellent news

Reply to flamingdem (Original post)

Mon Dec 31, 2012, 09:58 PM

Dec 2012

And anyone who disagrees has no clue as to how to prime the pump of a staggering economy.

Thanks for the link!

(noting that if impairment testing is enacted for UI as it said, I want that extended to elected officials - same terms of mandatory and without notice - including being under the influence of alcohol on the job...)

Reply to this discussion