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Posted: 5:22 PM Feb 26, 2010
Bunning Criticized for Stand on Jobless Benefits
Kentucky Democrats are criticizing
Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning for blocking an extension of
unemployment benefits for workers who lost jobs in the economic
recession.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Democrats are criticizing Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning for blocking an extension of unemployment benefits for workers who lost jobs in the economic recession.
The benefits are part of a larger package of government initiatives set to expire Sunday because senators couldn't agree on how to pay to keep them going.
The House had passed a bill Thursday to extend the programs for one month. But the Senate was unable to follow suit because of the objections of Bunning, who said the $10 billion bill would add to the budget deficit.
The legislation would also appropriate money for a number of other government initiatives, including highway construction and small business loans.
Gov. Steve Beshear, Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo and Democratic Party Chairman Charlie Moore were among those criticizing Bunning on Friday.
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Posted by: a
on Mar 3, 2010 at 08:43 AM
To Payroll clerk: I agree with you 100%. You wouldn't beleive the number of people that I know who instead of trying to find a job once their unemployed sit around on their rear end and wait till their benefits almost run out then try to find a job. Their are jobs out their people it may not be what you want but its not like we have a choice.
Posted by: Terry
on Mar 2, 2010 at 03:10 PM
What does he care about the American people. He got his raise this year.
Posted by: Mtnwlm
on Mar 2, 2010 at 03:07 PM
Where is Paul Harvey when you need him. What we need is "The Rest of the Story" and WSAZ (and a lot of others) have failed to report the whole story.
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