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The Debate Over Unemployment Extension in the Senate

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Millions of unemployed Americans are hoping that the U.S Senate passes a bill this week that would extend government funding of highway and transit programs, and at the same time temporarily extend unemployment benefits for 400,000 Americans. The Wall Street Journal reports that some U.S senators are confident that the bill for the extension of unemployment benefits will pass in the Senate and believe the bill will be brought to the floor again this week.

However, some U.S senators have expressed a strong disapproval of the bill because of the expensive $10 billion price tag. Sen. Jim Bunning of Kentucky is perhaps the most vocal opponent to the bill, saying that the piece of legislation will add to the national debt. Yet some senators are supporting Mr. Bunning, including the Lone Star state's very own Texas senator John Cornyn.

The Wonk Room reports that the Republican Texas senator stated, "if there is one message that I hear from my constituents in Texas and from people around the country it is 'stop the spending' and be responsible when it comes to these unmet liabilities."

Senator Cornyn continued to say that he admires Senator Bunning for all of his courage. Yet millions of Americans, and perhaps some Texas employment lawyers, would argue that the extension of unemployment benefits is necessary to all those who have recently been put out of a job. According to the Wonk Room, five million Americans will lose their benefits by June if no extension is put into place.

Related Resources:

  • Layoff Preparation and Survival Tips (FindLaw's Law and Daily Life Blog)
  • How to File an Unemployment Benefits Claim (FindLaw's Law and Daily Life Blog)
  • Texas Employment Lawyers Directory (FindLaw)

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