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GoneFishin

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5. The tie between unemployment benefits and TPP is becoming less implausible.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Sun Jan 5, 2014, 12:27 PM

Jan 2014

Earlier, a reference to "fast-tracking" an unemployment benefits extension, and now a reference to "economic freedom zones" as a precondition to extend the benefits.

It's a stretch I know. But I'm just saying.

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Paul May Support Unemployment Insurance Extension [View all] DonViejo Jan 2014 OP

Operative word: may. marble falls Jan 2014 #1

No, the operative words are "paid for." merrily Jan 2014 #8

The US government cannot "run out" of money. There is no need to come up with a way to pay for it. BenzoDia Jan 2014 #2

Here's an idea! Tax the rich! OffWithTheirHeads Jan 2014 #3

Go Rand! Cut the NSA or Iraq War funding and feed the poor! otherone Jan 2014 #4

Good One gussmith Jan 2014 #14

The tie between unemployment benefits and TPP is becoming less implausible. GoneFishin Jan 2014 #5

Economic freedom zones... Now, that's a new Orwellian phrase for me. nt stillwaiting Jan 2014 #10

Rand Paul: Unemployment Benefits Hurt Workers mitty14u2 Jan 2014 #6

What a Hypocrit gussmith Jan 2014 #13

That's not been a requirement in the past. merrily Jan 2014 #7

"economic freedom zones" kill cities ucrdem Jan 2014 #9

IOW, mebbe he's seen the numbers on the COST to the economy of NOT extending CTyankee Jan 2014 #11

Is it just me, or does it seem like Paul's making a series of proclamations, winter is coming Jan 2014 #12