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LanahB, Larry Brown is so ignorant, how did he get into office? Of course it's in his control, along with all the other NC representatives and senators. Let's hope there's enough human beings among our representatives to get this bill passed. Don't give up hope!
One suggestion to Larry Brown if he thinks he has no control over this issue, fine, then don't vote on it. Let the representatives and state senators who are not so stupid do the voting.
I wanted to send a personal thank you to you for your optimism, and astute belief in the tenets of democracy. Your messages are informative, supportive, and fundamentally correct about these important issues.
I live in North Carolina, and both my parents are getting laid off of work after working their whole lives. They are too young to retire, and it is more than heartbreaking to have this economy hit so close to home. What North Carolina is doing is unjust. Why they are not following suit with other states(ensuring benefits are extended by adjusting "numbers game" that triggers EB on and off)is beyond me. Oh wait, does it have to do with Gov. Purdue "JOB TOUR" campaign(which advertises the sudden "prosperity" in NC economy)?!
What are 40,000 people going to do with two weeks notice concerning their lifeline? People need this money in NC to live. PERIOD.
House BIll H676 is being sponsered by William WainWright/ House Member/
Phone # 919-733-5995
Email- william.wainwright.ncleg.net
Let him know your alive and you support his efforts. It is your civic duty.
I called the 252 number and the message didn't say anything about it being a state representative. I left a thank you and will call the 919 number just posted.
I called the 252 number and the message didn't say anything about it being a state representative. I left a thank you and will call the 919 number just posted.
The Bill H676 can be tracked online at the government website. The receptionist was polite, and she said many people have been calling the office today in reference to the introduction of the bill. She said they are hopeful for its passage(as we are too), and unlike Missouri, who waited until the EB ended to rectify the situation, Nc is trying to get on the ball a week before. Of course, it would have been better if the scare tactic of cutting of Extended benefits had NEVER been used by the state of NC(and they foresaw this eventuality in the federal "trigger" system). However, this bill does bring hope to some 40,000(which i'm sure is a skewed figure-it is much more-if you count unemployed people's children who will be affected, etc.) people.
I commended Mr. Wainwright on his efforts. Please call 919-733-5995 if you care to send your regards and show support.
Thank you, HistoryProf2011, for your statement of support. Your words are much appreciated.
I care about this EB trigger issue not just because I'll be personally affected by it if it's not there when I need it. I care about the range of economic justice issues. How bad does it need to get, how extreme the disparity between the haves and have-nots before people say Enough!
Many people may have heard that the gap between the rich and the poor is growing. Did you know that according to Michael Moore and others, the richest 400 individuals in this country have wealth equal to the bottom 50% of the wealth distribution -- that's 150 million people!
How did it get like this?
In spite of what the very, very rich would have us believe, God did not deed the planet to them.
I have been on unemployment for a year after coming home from Iraq. Each time I file I worry about being denied benefits, I had no idea about this until this morning when a fellow soldier of mine sent me a message about it. I am in a bit of a panic of course considering my husband is the breadwinner but with unsteady work and not qualified to pull unemployment since he is a 1099 and I am the only reason he is even in the US. However I am thankful to everyone who has been proactive in the situation. My heart goes out to all those families who have children and loved ones to take care of.
Thank you, HistoryProf2011, for your statement of support. Your words are much appreciated.
I care about this EB trigger issue not just because I'll be personally affected by it if it's not there when I need it. I care about the range of economic justice issues. How bad does it need to get, how extreme the disparity between the haves and have-nots before people say Enough!
Many people may have heard that the gap between the rich and the poor is growing. Did you know that according to Michael Moore and others, the richest 400 individuals in this country have wealth equal to the bottom 50% of the wealth distribution -- that's 150 million people!
How did it get like this?
In spite of what the very, very rich would have us believe, God did not deed the planet to them.
I wouldn't put too much stock in what Michael Moore says.
People, This is the latest news briefing that I have about the EB Benefit Situation, directly quoted from the Charlotte Observer. I strongly urge everyone to call and call all the representatives and senators, no matter how derogatory their responses will be! ! We Must Fight To Get This Bill Passed ! ! !
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Lawmakers are pushing to reinstate extended unemployment benefits in North Carolina, days after state officials announced they would end the program.
A bill introduced in the N.C. House this week seeks to change the way the state's eligibility is determined. Without the change, the extended benefits - federally funded payouts that stretch up to 20 weeks after job-seekers exhaust their first 79 weeks of unemployment benefits - will end April 16.
Some 37,000 job-seekers stand to lose their benefits as a result.
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North Carolina has paid more than $750 million to 234,000 people through its extended-benefits program since it launched in October 2008, Parker said. The federal government has paid those benefits in full since February 2009, he said.
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Thank You Abcde12
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I'm doomed. I can't survive 3 weeks without pay.
