Re: House Dems Open To Compromise On 99ers Bill

by mrgolf Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:13 pm

Here is the talk about HR 589 that 1208 has been waiting for. Very Happy

by Tresa Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:14 pm

Thank You so Very Much for posting this info!

by HelpTheExhaustees Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:14 pm

elvis44102 wrote:by mrgolf Today at 6:35

BUMP
IMO his should be the hottest topic on the board right now. This is the movement I have been waiting for.

Agreed...

Waiting for the Republican Responce....should be this week...

They have said all along they support benefits if they are paid for well...nows the time...the

Boehner probably has that much cash wrapped in foil in his freezzer..

Both parties agreed to the Twoweek extension before the Gov shuts down again..

They already have more cuts lined up...(as well as a 2 percent INCREASE in military spending) its time to re-introduce 589 as a PAID for add-on to the next budget legislation...at the very least

The rules violation that the lone republican objected to was because of the increased cost... that objection would be eliminated if its paid for..

We have to support this, and lobby for this, with all our energy. I've been active with emails, faxes, emails and calls and calls and calls. End of the rope here, we need help. Why aren't they moving faster for us? Don't they see it? Tell them your stories!

by Jen Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:20 pm

mrgolf wrote:Here is the talk about HR 589 that 1208 has been waiting for.

I know. I sent this topic link to him in a PM earlier. Very Happy

by mrgolf Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:27 pm

I got an email from Mike White, co-founder of the American 99ers Union, and he is very encouraged by this latest news

by child of the King Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:30 pm

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Jen wrote:
mrgolf wrote:Here is the talk about HR 589 that 1208 has been waiting for.
I know. I sent this topic link to him in a PM earlier.

I thought of him when I read it too. Hope he feels more hopeful now.

by Guest Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:48 pm

child of the King wrote:
Jen wrote:
mrgolf wrote:Here is the talk about HR 589 that 1208 has been waiting for.
I know. I sent this topic link to him in a PM earlier.
I thought of him when I read it too. Hope he feels more hopeful now.

Think he spends most of his time on the other site.

by Quiethawk Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:14 pm

Here's Barbara Lee today
http://www.crewof42.com/?p=4946

by Carol in CA Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:23 pm

House Dems Open To Compromise On 99ers Bill
www.huffingtonpost.com/.../99ers-house-dems-compromise_n_833545.html
House Dems Open To Compromise On 99ers Bill Mar 9, 2011 ... WASHINGTON -- The Democrats in the House of Representatives who are pushing for additional jobless aid for the long-term unemployed say they ...
www.huffingtonpost.com/.../99ers-house-dems-compromise_n_833545.html
We request a meeting with you as soon as possible to discuss alternative ways to address the costs associated with H.R. 589, The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act. We hope that you share our urgent desire to move forward on passing this legislation.
Huffingtonpost.com - March 09, 2011
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by Jen Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:28 pm

by Guest Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:43 pm

by mrgolf Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:33 am

Does 1208 know about these developments?

by pdsnickels Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:05 am

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/09/99ers-house-dems-compromise_n_833545.html?ir=Business

"In a Wednesday letter to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), Reps.
Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.) wrote, "We want to work
with you to identify how best to finance this legislation and ensure its
swift passage.""

by UPCHITCREEK Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:39 am

by Guest Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:57 am

by Jen Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:09 pm

mrgolf wrote:Does 1208 know about these developments?

Yes, he answered my PM and said thank you and that he is very happy to see movement.

by charming23 Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:34 pm

Thanks for the link. This is very encouraging news. Hopefully we will see some significant movement and passage of the bill very soon.

by mrgolf Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:22 pm

pdsnickels wrote:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/09/99ers-house-dems-compromise_n_833545.html?ir=Business

"In a Wednesday letter to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), Reps.
Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.) wrote, "We want to work
with you to identify how best to finance this legislation and ensure its
swift passage.""

Very happy to see some movement

by Jen Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:24 pm

Merged.

by Quiethawk Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:45 pm

Okay why is it that every time we get a small amount of momentum behind helping us, something happens to take the spot light away from us to get a bill up and running.... Remembering Haiti earthquake, Gulf oil spill, Building a mosque, Wiki drama, Tuscon shooting, Unrest in the middle east, Crazy GOP governors going crazy. We can't seem to catch a break.... Just pass the damn bill already....

by Guest Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:11 pm

The bill would pass if it wasn't for Charlie Sheen. (ok sorry. that wasn't funny)

by mrgolf Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:31 pm

Tiers for Fears wrote:The bill would pass if it wasn't for Charlie Sheen. (ok sorry. that wasn't funny)

Charlie does seem to have a way to get media attention Very Happy

by pdsnickels Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:15 am

mrgolf wrote:
Tiers for Fears wrote:The bill would pass if it wasn't for Charlie Sheen. (ok sorry. that wasn't funny)
Charlie does seem to have a way to get media attention

Maybe some 99er should do copious amounts of drugs and alcohol, live with porno stars, call people nasty names in the press, and go in and out of rehab... Rolling Eyes

Neh, I guess it only works for "celebrities"...
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by cablab Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:27 am

ITS a BACK COURT PRESS...WE CAN PULL THIS OFF...DO THIS 99RS

by mrgolf Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:58 am

pdsnickels wrote:
mrgolf wrote:
Tiers for Fears wrote:The bill would pass if it wasn't for Charlie Sheen. (ok sorry. that wasn't funny)
Charlie does seem to have a way to get media attention

Maybe some 99er should do copious amounts of drugs and alcohol, live with porno stars, call people nasty names in the press, and go in and out of rehab...

Neh, I guess it only works for "celebrities"...

I'd be willing to give it a try if you think it would help the cause

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