Comments on: Did Pelosi Just Side With Oberstar on the Transpo Bill?

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:44:57 +0000

I agree-PLEASE take action now! It took my state over 6 weeks to update their computer system before unemployment extension payments were made. I can’t wait that long again. As more time passes, it gets harder to meet basic NEEDS. Until this economy recovers, please extend unemployment benefits so we will have food and shelter.

By: David

David — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:45:47 +0000

Unemployment extension needs to happen in July(since they are in recess in August). Why wait until September or longer to pass another legislation? Have they forgotten that many were unemployed at the end of 2007 and remain so?? We will be homeless if they do not pass this extension NOW! Why delay? There has been a delay and gap time and time again in the past year. Take action now please, Pelosi!

By: Pauline

Pauline — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:12:26 +0000

Sounds like a brush-off in dis-regarding this very serious situation of the unemployed!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:03:55 +0000

Employment benefits MUST be extended through another Federal Emergency Unemployment Extension. Not to do so is a blatant slap in the face to America’s (un)working class.
Pelosi states….. “At some point, we may have to do something on the extension of unemployment benefits. But in terms of the investments that were made in the first package, I want to play that out.”
At some point? Play that out?
Easy to say, coming from a political figure, but what about the long term, older unemployed population?????????

By: Pauline

Pauline — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:19:43 +0000

We really do need to extend the unemployment benefits that will expire mid-August. I have been working since I was 17 years old and in spite of mergers and buyouts, I was always able to find employment, but it has been next to impossible and am still unemployed as of to-date so until the employment situation recovers, please pass another extension or people will have no food, a place to live et cetera.