Extending Federal Unemployment Benefits
Conservatives,
Harry
Reid and his liberal colleagues in the Senate are pushing for a costly
three-month extension of expanded
unemployment benefits, which will harm both the economy and the very
unemployed individuals it is designed to assist. Tonight, the Senate
will cast a
crucial procedural vote on a plan to keep expanded unemployment
insurance benefits at 73 weeks.
Studies
have shown extending unemployment compensation for an excessive period
of
time reduces the likelihood that the unemployed will find new work.
When unemployed individuals remain jobless, their skills depreciate,
further
reducing their chances of finding new work.
If
this liberal bill becomes law–adding
47 weeks of unemployment benefits to the current 26 weeks–you, the
American taxpayer, will be left to pick up the $6.6 billion tab. And
make no
mistake, they'll be back for more in another three months.
Thanks for making the call.
Sincerely,
Russ VoughtPolitical Director
Heritage Action for America
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