2010-03-10T04:50:40Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/comments/59830 2010-03-10T04:50:40Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/comment/188294 sassysally50 Cont: article goes on to say : Democrats said it would be heartless to cut off unemployment benefits to the long-term jobless and contended that the benefits inject demand into the economy, helping to lift it. heartless to cut off : And yet that is exactly what they are doing to the long-term that have exhausted tier 3 and Tier 4 .. 2010-03-10T09:32:10Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/comment/188316 Beantownsassy H.R. 4213 passed the Senate! Does that mean those on Tier 4 will get a Tier 5? or are we just left out in the cold? Can someone get back to me because I'm a bit confused. 2010-03-10T10:23:45Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/comment/188322 guster3455 no tier v no additional benefits just vote, early and often 2010-03-10T11:41:10Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/comment/188335 unemployedtoolong Beantownsassy, I read in a blog today that Nancy Pelosi said not enough people are complaining about needing Tier V benefits to add them into the current bill so I called her office and complained that Tier V benefits are definitely needed. Her phone number is 202-225-4965. Please, everybody that needs Tier V benefits call Pelosi, Reed and any of the others and let them know that we need Tier V benefits added to this bill. 2010-03-10T11:48:37Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/comment/188337 unemployedtoolong I just called Harry Reid's office and was told that in fact there is no Tier V benefits included in H.R.4213 but that they are working on a separate bill to address the longterm unemployed and the Tier V benefits. I don't know whether to believe them or not. 2009-12-21T04:35:54Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/comment/178875 jtenbusch Anyone online, and having issues with Michigan? I...of course cannot get through to the UIA. 2010-03-11T04:44:58Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/comment/188402 sassysally50 That doesn't make any sense NOT to include Extra Weeks in the Jobs Bill ..If they were going to add weeks ..It would have been in the Jobs Bill..Not a separate Bill..BS, who ever told you that .. 2010-03-11T04:46:24Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/comment/188404 sassysally50 To see the "Real Time" of Unemployment numbers go to the far right side on this link : www.usdebtclock.org/ 25 million Unemployed and growing 2009-12-21T04:47:29Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/comment/178880 cengland nope, did you? last time i was on hold for like 2 hours. 2010-03-11T06:16:10Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/comment/188419 sassysally50 Unemployment claims show long-term problem Dye said the reluctance of small businesses to commit to hiring adds substantial pressure to a jobs recovery. google: cnn money Unemployment claims show long-term problem I know the Hiring hasn't pick up in my area in Ohio ..My area is now at a all time high of 15.4% 2010-03-11T06:30:10Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/comment/188426 sassysally50 I just posted on H.R.4213 and ask Where the help for the Long-term Unemployed who have exhausted Tier 3 already and Tier 4 by the end of March .. This Bill only extends the deadline .. 2009-12-21T06:18:07Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/comment/178909 cengland oh was talking to the person that said they can get through to someone in 5 min. 2010-03-13T09:30:01Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-13:/comment/188646 richc guster,,,this is a site for people to get information about unemployment and to pass on information to each other to benefit them and their family's..How about you keep your ignorant thoughts to yourself, this isnt iamahomo.org 2010-01-05T09:04:18Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/comment/180634 Beantownsassy Mass here,Expect to get my checks this Friday...like last time. 2010-03-12T05:35:02Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/comment/188510 Danzick1 We want them to add Tier V to this as an amendment. It would be the fastest way to get additional weeks without another gap. If we don't get it added by Easter break we are SOL. Senate Votes To Extend Unemployment Benefit Eligibility, No Tier 5 Extension For 2M Americans http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/senate-votes-extend-unemployment-bene 2010-03-12T07:14:44Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/comment/188520 NorCalGurl New website and forum for long-termers who are ending Tier 4... http://tier5.webs.com/apps/forums/ 2010-03-12T07:57:50Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/comment/188525 Danzick1 Another new website; http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Tier-V-to-Survive/10150152323870265?ref=ts 2010-03-12T18:00:38Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/comment/188601 Abaratarrr "Grass roots effort encourages Congress to pass additional weeks of federal unemployment benefits" "The current jobs bill that passed the Senate doesn't extend any of those federal tiers or add any additional coverage. As it stands, once people exhaust the federal benefits now in place, they are on their own. But there is an effort under way to add additional tiers of benefits. " http://www.mlive.com/michigan-job-search/index.ssf/2010/03/grass_roots_effort_encourages_congress_t.html 2010-03-13T12:38:31Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-13:/comment/188654 NYER566 guster sounds constipated to me, someone needs to give the boy a fleet enema! 2010-03-15T07:38:18Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-15:/comment/188745 kim2009 http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-668-TV-Examiner~y2010m3d15-Want-a-5th-tier-of-unemployment-benefits-Then-you-need-to-target-the-news-media?#comments This article is a must read for those who want a Tier 5 extension.