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After massive Republican delays, Jobless benefits bill passes 97-1

http://michiganmessenger.com/29547/senate-finally-passes-unemployment-extension-bill

11/4/09

U.S. Senate finally passes unemployment extension bill

By Mike Lillis

WASHINGTON —

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday easily cleared the last procedural
barrier standing in the way of passing legislation to extend
unemployment insurance benefits as long as 20 weeks nationwide.

The count was 97 to one, with Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) the only
lawmaker to oppose the measure.

The lopsided vote clears the way for final passage of the bill, which,
without the consent of Republicans, could take place Thursday morning,
at the earliest.

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The bill extends unemployment benefits by at least 14 weeks in all
states, with an addition six weeks provided in the 27 states where
unemployment rates have topped 8.5 percent.

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The bill has been held up for nearly a month as party leaders battled
over a series of controversial amendments that Republican leaders
insisted get votes

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The question now is whether Republican leaders will agree to final
passage before the 30-hour post-cloture debate clock expires, or if
they’ll drag this thing into Thursday.

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Yup. RePIGlicans sure don't give a shit about middle-class Americans,
do they.

Harry

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