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In reply to the discussion: Over Two Million Desperate Americans Are Being Thrown to the WOLVES by Congress RIGHT NOW! [View all]Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)50. 59 Senators, including all Dems, voted to extend unemployment benefits:
Senate Fails to Pass Three-Month Extension of Jobless Aid
By JEREMY W. PETERSFEB. 6, 2014
WASHINGTON The Senate failed to move forward on a three-month extension of assistance for the long-term unemployed on Thursday, leaving it unlikely that Congress would approve the measure soon while undercutting a key aspect of President Obamas economic recovery plan.
Fifty-nine senators, including four Republicans, voted to advance the legislation, falling one vote short of the 60 needed to break a Republican filibuster effort.
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Weve given them everything they wanted. Paid for, said Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader, flashing his irritation at Republicans who blocked the bill.
He said Democrats would keep pushing to extend the benefits, which expired at the end of last year, cutting off more than 1.3 million Americans. That number has since grown to more than 1.7 million.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/07/us/politics/senate-fails-to-advance-unemployment-extension.html?_r=0
By JEREMY W. PETERSFEB. 6, 2014
WASHINGTON The Senate failed to move forward on a three-month extension of assistance for the long-term unemployed on Thursday, leaving it unlikely that Congress would approve the measure soon while undercutting a key aspect of President Obamas economic recovery plan.
Fifty-nine senators, including four Republicans, voted to advance the legislation, falling one vote short of the 60 needed to break a Republican filibuster effort.
<...>
Weve given them everything they wanted. Paid for, said Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader, flashing his irritation at Republicans who blocked the bill.
He said Democrats would keep pushing to extend the benefits, which expired at the end of last year, cutting off more than 1.3 million Americans. That number has since grown to more than 1.7 million.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/07/us/politics/senate-fails-to-advance-unemployment-extension.html?_r=0
All the people who voted against it were Republicans. The Republicans in the Senate are the ones saying "Mission Accomplished".
The Dems are trying to move this legislation forward. Oh...I almost forgot Bernie Sanders. He also voted to extend the benefits along with the Dems.
Bernie and the Dems aren't saying "Mission Accomplished".
Not. At. All.
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Over Two Million Desperate Americans Are Being Thrown to the WOLVES by Congress RIGHT NOW! [View all]
Vinnie From Indy
Feb 2014
OP
We can vote them into office, but only investigative journalism can keep them honest.
Rex
Feb 2014
#72
I have a friend going through the same thing. Have no idea what she is going to do.
hollysmom
Feb 2014
#2
My neice, a statistician, lost her job last year and is now about to lose her house and car..
whathehell
Feb 2014
#74
I seriously think that Repubs, Libertarians, and neo-liberal economics types...
Wounded Bear
Feb 2014
#4
Why would you think that the Republicans wouldnt dump the filibuster when they
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#11
Good point about during the Boy King's reign. So here's how it works. When the Repubs are in power
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#41
When Republicans are in power, Democrats play along and the Republicans get their way.
Maedhros
Feb 2014
#42
IMO the explanation is that this Republican/Democrat dance is a distraction.
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#45
I guess that's easier than defending your utterly irrational complaints nt
geek tragedy
Feb 2014
#22
So bringing the extension legislation to the floor is "political theater"
Cali_Democrat
Feb 2014
#21
Don't waste your breath--that's one of the "everything is Democrats' fault nothing
geek tragedy
Feb 2014
#23
I like wolves. Wish that term wouldn't come up as if they are vicious and evil. These Conservatives
glinda
Feb 2014
#51
What is also astounding is the 2 million people who have been thrust into poverty
ChisolmTrailDem
Feb 2014
#69
let's not give wolves a bad name - remember this administration supports their murder
villager
Feb 2014
#76
It is time to CLEAR BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE and get representation for "The People"......
democratisphere
Feb 2014
#77