February 27th Senator Jim Bunning (R-Kentucky) would not vote to extend federal unemployment for millions of U.S. citizens. His main concern seemed to be where the money to pay for this extension would be coming from. He blocked the Senate from approving to extend unemployment benefits that are set to expire today, Feb. 28th. He [...]
Senator Jim Bunning – unemployment enemy?
February 27th, 2010 · No Comments · My Opinion
Tags: Debate·Democrats·federal unemployment·Republicans·Senate
American’s choices
March 26th, 2009 · No Comments · My Opinion
Watching Obama talk Tuesday evening I felt he didn’t completely answer any questions. Clearly he was reading his prompter again. Were these questions given to the media to ask him? Or did the media have to submit questions prior to his speaking? Some questions just didn’t make me feel good about what’s happening to America, [...]
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House approves humongous stimulus bill
January 28th, 2009 · No Comments · My Opinion
Wednesday evening the House passed the biggest stimulus package of all- $819 billion to help stimulate the economy and produce jobs for unemployed Americans. This package includes spending increases and tax cuts. It’s Obama’s plan to revive the economy.The vote was 244-188. Republicans unanimously opposed this bill despite Obama’s pleading for bipartisan support. Now this [...]
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