Scorched Earth

In their continuing temper tantrum against improving healthcare insurance in this country, the Republicans have found a new group to hit with their frustrations - the unemployed.

Are you out of a job? Were you counting on an unemployment check just because you and your employer have been paying into that fund for years? Well, Republicans say "NO"!

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other members of the Republican caucus have joined with Sen Tom Coburn, promising to block billions in unemployment benefits just as the Senate is set to leave on a two-week recess.

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You might wish to remember this in future elections...