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Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts) Tue Mar 25, 2014, 01:53 PM Mar 2014

John Boehner shuts down any hope of reauthorizing unemployment benefits for 2 million Americans

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John Boehner Pooh-Poohs Unemployment Extension

WASHINGTON -- Not only would it be administratively difficult to give benefits back to the long-term jobless, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said Tuesday, but it would be bad policy, too.

"I told the president I would consider this as long as it was paid for and as long as there were provisions attached that would actually help the economy and help people get back to work," Boehner said during a press conference. "Those conditions have not been met."

Boehner's remarks suggest that even if the Senate passes a bill reauthorizing benefits for the 2 million Americans who've missed out since December, the House would not consider the legislation. Since 2008, Congress has repeatedly reauthorized long-term unemployment insurance for people out of work six months or longer. But the federal benefits lapsed in December, and it doesn't seem like they're coming back.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/25/unemployment-extension-2014_n_5027845.html

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John Boehner shuts down any hope of reauthorizing unemployment benefits for 2 million Americans (Original Post) Cali_Democrat Mar 2014 OP

So they all go on welfare? yeoman6987 Mar 2014 #1

Before didn't he just say it had to be paid for? EC Mar 2014 #2

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)

1. So they all go on welfare?

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 01:58 PM

Mar 2014

That is still money spent. I think the people will still be paid but just under a different name. I think in Maryland they are given an "Independence Card" and can buy things. I know unemployment goes into your bank account directly, but welfare you get a separate card to purchase things. Bottom line is that it is still money coming from treasury so what is the difference. Why make those requirements to the President when the money has to come from somewhere.

EC

(12,287 posts)

2. Before didn't he just say it had to be paid for?

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 04:05 PM

Mar 2014

so again he's moving the goal post?

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