Update!!! TODAY- 99er Unemployment Extension Talks Between Scott, Lee and Boehner, Cantor Set Before Shutdown

Need2Bworking wrote:99er Unemployment Extension Talks Between Scott, Lee and Boehner, Cantor Set Before Shutdown


"99ers might soon have reason to celebrate. The 14-week unemployment
benefits extension proposal, HR589, will be discussed by Representatives
Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Bobby Scott (D-VA) with the Republican House
leadership on Thursday, April 7."

"Scott and Lee will be given a chance
to present their case for the 99ers, the long-term jobless who have
exhausted all manner of unemployment benefits while searching for a job
in the current desolate economy, and the unemployed just entering into
the long-term."

"It is as yet uncertain how long they will be given, nor
what arguments the two legislators might use, but they are expected to
present the case for HR589 along with the means by which to cut federal
spending in order to pay for the extension."

"It is doubtful the meeting will take long, more than a quick exchange of
pleasantries and ideas, proposals to offset the bill, and perhaps a few
suggestions for possible areas in which jobs can be created (suggested
by Rep. Cantor's office after the agreement to meet was reached)."

" Why?
Two reasons: Pressures of the looming government shutdown deadline,
which has captured much of the media's attention, and either the
Democratic lawmakers will have found offsets that are agreeable to
Republicans or will be open to suggestions from Boehner and Cantor. If
those conditions do not exist, the meeting will end with promise for the
future of the bill.

http://www.huliq.com/12092/99er-unemployment-extension-talks-between-scott-lee-and-boehner-cantor-set-shutdown

Quiethawk wrote:I am confused.... This meeting was canceled today. Is this post old? Who is HULIQ?