On AlterNet: unemployment benefits

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Why a Civil Society -- Like Ours Is Supposedly -- Extends Unemployment Benefits

Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. September 1, 2010.

A record number of Americans is unemployed for a record length of time. This is a national tragedy.

Sen. Jim Bunning Wreaks Havoc on the Unemployed -- And His Own Republican Party

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. March 2, 2010.

The batty Republican ends his jobs filibuster, but not before he brings further damage to his party's reputation.

Michael Steele's Economic Plan: Take Away Unemployment Benefits

Ben Armbruster, ThinkProgress. December 15, 2009.

Unemployment insurance provides a vital lifeline to more than 10 million Americans currently looking for work in an environment where jobs are scarce.

Why We Shouldn't Bail Out GM

Nicholas von Hoffman, The Nation. November 20, 2008.

The bailout should be used to expand unemployment compensation instead of propping up a single, failing corporation.