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In response to shilzz, I cautiously assume that since the government, Americans and the media are so up-in-arms over the health insurance debate, the extension bill is overshadowed (this is good - timing is everything). Since the generally accepted consensus is that the numbers will only get worse before any improvement next year, the number of people falling off the system, the ensuing horror stories of lives shattered, the rising numbers heading off to social services, foreclosures, bankruptcies, the urgent call of numerous governors to expediate assistance, it is clear that this is a economic national (albeit global) disaster and any argument against relief at this time would seem to any intelligent person callous and even inhumane. (I hope I am right.)
Being more realistic, I predict the Republicans will not strongly argue the extension bill, primarily because they can use high unemployment as an issue they can blame on the President and the failure of his February Stimulus (regardless of how worse America would have been without it). Humanity aside, that's politics!
As for unemployment extensions continuing through 2010, I think they want to see how the next few months fare out before coming to a conclusion since this is such an unprecedented event - that is why they separated the bills. Also, I have heard no news on the unemployment tax issue, probably since this won't become a "red-light" issue until next year.
As far as checks appearing, that would depend on each state's system. Fortunately, of what I have read and experienced, New Jersey's system has ran efficiently in comparison to many other states.
Most importantly, I did receive email from NELP urging all concerned citizens to contact Congress and communicate their individual experiences and the dire necessity to pass this extension. As in all conflicts, communication is key. And of course, don't forget to pray.
The most difficult and scariest element of this situation for all long-term unemployed (including myself) is that ultimately you have to find work before the numbers change - no excuses. After being "down for the count" for so long, one has little to no reserves or emergency funds left (economically, emotionally, etc...). It has been an incredible roller-coaster ride. Neighbors, friends, family and other people look at me and don't know what to say. I have been stretched and tested to the limit, I am going through this alone, but I will survive - but I am sure in so many ways I will never be the same. I can hear my WWII veteran father saying, "chin up, kid!"
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In all seriousness ericanj, have you read a single post here at all before you wrote that?? Approved what? The process hasnt event started to get approved. You need to read the posts before you ask a question that has been answered hundreds of times.
In your case you are talking about getting eb. This forum is for people after eb so you are in the wrong place.
Just a note for you, not everybody who gets tier 2 automatically gets eb. You may or may not qualify. The only way to find out is to ask unemployment by calling or going there. We cannot help you. Look for the other forum about your topic. This is only for people finishing eb which is way further down the road.
Actually, I am pretty new to forums, and didn't quite understand that there were pages and pages on this topic. I simply googled my question, and this came up. Really though, your very poor, and quite disrespectful attitude is quite unnecessary... seeing that we are pretty much in the same boat. Didn't I say my tier II was up in 4 weeks and i had a question about the emergency EB? Or did you not read the question? Sorry for the inconvenience! LOL. Really though, if you weren't going to answer the question... please do yourself a favor, and don't get emotional about a simple question. Thanks for nothing.
It is Sept. 20th and I have 5 weeks left on my unemployment tier II benefits. I was laid off due to lack of work. Worked for 2 years straight, never missing a day... and it's really bringing me down, because I had found a good job that I was happy with, and then the economy just shut down. I was doing house cleaning... well.. needless to say, I guess people have decided to clean their own houses for a while. In any case, I'm scared to death that I won't be able to make it on emergency UI through Christmas. I read (but not sure if I completely understood), That these Emergency benefits will only last until Dec. 21st? Can someone tell me if they are only going to last until Dec. 21st or if they will last the whole 20 weeks? My employer said they will give me a "Good" job classification, as we are hoping to become back in business around Jan 1st. Can someone please tell me,
1. Are the emergency benefits only good until Dec. 21st?
2. How to apply for the emergency benefits, or will they automatically do it, like the EUC I and II?
Please help! And please keep posting UI knowledge of the possible EUC III benefits... or does anyone know if they have passed this yet?
thanks!
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Originally Posted by erikaNJ
Actually, I am pretty new to forums, and didn't quite understand that there were pages and pages on this topic. I simply googled my question, and this came up. Really though, your very poor, and quite disrespectful attitude is quite unnecessary... seeing that we are pretty much in the same boat. Didn't I say my tier II was up in 4 weeks and i had a question about the emergency EB? Or did you not read the question? Sorry for the inconvenience! LOL. Really though, if you weren't going to answer the question... please do yourself a favor, and don't get emotional about a simple question. Thanks for nothing.
Information about the expiration of Tier I, Tier II, and EB (there is no EUC III) is available in post #300 on page 30 of this thread.
For any other information about the Tier I, Tier II, and EB extensions, you should read the threads dedicated to those extensions. This thread is about extensions after EB.
A word about the rules set for these forums by City-Data
Because these subjects can be complicated and can move very quickly, we are expected to keep a thread on subject -- in this case, extensions after EB. City-forum rules -- summarized by a moderator for newcomers in the very first thread at the beginning of each forum -- warn that a thread that goes off topic can be shut down by a moderator.
If you are new to a forum, please have the courtesy to learn how it operates at the outset: (1) read the rules posted at the start; (2) use the search function to find the topic you want to read about within the subject of that thread; (3) before posting your question, be sure you are in a thread that addresses that topic and check to see if the question has already been answered.
These forums are communities. Courtesy and respect should go both ways.
It can be very frustrating for long-time readers/contributors in these communities to be asked the same questions over and over again -- and to have to read answers repeated over and over again. We don't expect to have to rehash old topics when they are available to newer readers through a simple search function.
It is incumbent for newcomers to learn and to follow the process -- and hopefully become productive members of the community, presumably contributing information at some point, not just extracting info.
Information about the expiration of Tier I, Tier II, and EB (there is no EUC III) is available in post #300 on page 30 of this thread.
For any other information about the Tier I, Tier II, and EB extensions, you should read the threads dedicated to those extensions. This thread is about extensions after EB.
A word about the rules set for these forums by City-Data
Because these subjects can be complicated and can move very quickly, we are expected to keep a thread on subject -- in this case, extensions after EB. City-forum rules -- summarized by a moderator for newcomers in the very first thread at the beginning of each forum -- warn that a thread that goes off topic can be shut down by a moderator.
If you are new to a forum, please have the courtesy to learn how it operates at the outset: (1) read the rules posted at the start; (2) use the search function to find the topic you want to read about within the subject of that thread; (3) before posting your question, be sure you are in a thread that addresses that topic and check to see if the question has already been answered.
These forums are communities. Courtesy and respect should go both ways.
It can be very frustrating for long-time readers/contributors in these communities to be asked the same questions over and over again -- and to have to read answers repeated over and over again. We don't expect to have to rehash old topics when they are available to newer readers through a simple search function.
It is incumbent for newcomers to learn and to follow the process -- and hopefully become productive members of the community, presumably contributing information at some point, not just extracting info.
Indeed... should go both ways. Even when "frustration" comes into play, it doesn't invoke reason to be disrespectful. A simple lead into the right direction would be more appropriate.
You don't learn how things work without someone genuine, and competent enough to show you the way. It would have been much more helpful for a simple 'go to this thread for answer' to be given. That's a little more valuable than no answer at all, with a negative undertone. Thanks!
Unemployment Extension Legislation Update September 20, 2009: The House of Representatives is expected to propose an extension of unemployment insurance benefits next week. If passed, the extension would provide an additional 13 weeks of benefits to jobless people living in states with an average unemployment rate of 8.5% over the last three months. A vote is expected by mid-week and if it passes, the Senate is expected to follow suit and act quickly to extend benefits which are running out for hundreds of thousands of American workers.
*Says they will be voting tomorrow Tuesday Sept. 22nd
from another article:
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the bill, which is titled "The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009", on Tuesday September 22, 2009. The final version is expected to apply to states where the the three month rolling average for unemployment is over 8.5%, which would cover over 75% of the U.S. population.House to Vote on Unemployment Insurance Extension - WSJ.comhttp://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills...1_HR_3404.html http://www.detnews.com/article/20090918/BIZ/909180431/U.S.-House-to-vote-Tuesday-on-unemployment-ex (broken link)
On September 10, 2009 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi had stated that the House would act quickly on an extension of unemployment benefits, without endorsing a specific proposalhttp://www.detnews.com/article/20090910/BIZ/909100455/1409/METRO/Pelosi--House-to-act-quickly-to-extend-jobless-benefits-for-Michiganians6 On September 15, 2009 several senators, including Dick Durbin and Charles Schumer, also indicated they would support an extension.
A bill offered by Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., and expected to pass easily would provide 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits for more than 300,000 jobless people who live in states with unemployment rates of at least 8.5 percent and who are scheduled to run out of benefits by the end of September. Stettner predicted that Congress will likely have to continue extending jobless benefits through 2011.
McDermott in July introduced a more ambitious bill that would have extended through 2010 the compensation programs included in the stimulus act. Those benefits are now scheduled to expire at the end of this year.
But with a price tag of up to $70 billion, that bill would have been far more difficult to pass. McDermott instead decided to offer the scaled-down 13-week extension to meet the urgent needs of those seeing their benefits disappear this year.
McDermott said his bill would not add to the deficit because it would extend for a year a federal unemployment tax of $14 per employee per year that employers have been paying for more than 30 years. It would also require better reporting on newly hired employees to reduce unemployment insurance overpayments.
Hopefully all will go well....
Even though I still don't understand this much... if anyone knows... please tell me...
Even though NJ has Emergency Benefits that last up to 20 additional weeks... do they end Dec. 31st, even if you haven't used your 20 weeks? Or will they give you the full 20 weeks?
you would get the full payout but not go on to any next extension. you really should read more about the different topics on city-date because it seems that several times you are going off topic here. this specific thread is solely about extensions after you finish EB. you are still on tier 2 so you really dont need to worry so much about this forum since things can change dramatically before you get to this point. you are in the wrong area. this topic is really for people who are finishing up on EB and you are not even started on EB yet so other topics will probably help you much more.
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Even though I still don't understand this much... if anyone knows... please tell me...
Even though NJ has Emergency Benefits that last up to 20 additional weeks... do they end Dec. 31st, even if you haven't used your 20 weeks? Or will they give you the full 20 weeks?
Information about the expiration of Tier I, Tier II, and EB (there is no EUC III) is available in post #300 on page 30 of this thread.
For any other information about the Tier I, Tier II, and EB extensions, you should read the threads dedicated to those extensions. This thread is about extensions after EB.
I already answered this in my response to your question above.
Here is the House's very busy calendar for this Tuesday. HR 3548 is the last of 15 bills scheduled for a vote on that day:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (15 Bills)
H.R. 860 - Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization and Enhancement Amendments of 2009 (Rep. Bordallo - Natural Resources)
H.R. 1080 - Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2009 (Rep. Bordallo - Natural Resources)
H.R. 2802 - To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in honor of former President John Adams and his legacy (Rep. Delahunt - Natural Resources)
H.R. 3113 - Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act (Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources)
H.R. 2265 - Magna Water District Water Reuse and Groundwater Recharge Act of 2009 (Rep. Chaffetz - Natural Resources)
H.Res. 670 - Congratulating and saluting the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for celebrating its 75th anniversary, commending the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for its contributions to the preservation of wildlife and the native ecology of the Appalachian Mountains and eastern Pennsylvania, and commending the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for its dedication to educating the public and the international community about wildlife conservation (Rep. Dent - Natural Resources)
H.Res. 599 - Honoring the Minute Man National Historical Park on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary (Rep. Markey (MA) - Natural Resources)
H.Res. 688 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of the first annual National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day taking place on September 26, 2009 (Rep. Titus - Natural Resources)
H.R. 2522 - To raise the ceiling on the Federal share of the cost of the Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project (Rep. Gallegly - Natural Resources)
H.R. 2741 - To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the City of Hermiston, Oregon, water recycling and reuse project (Rep. Walden - Natural Resources)
H.R. 2971 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 630 Northeast Killingsworth Avenue in Portland, Oregon, as the "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office" (Rep. Blumenauer - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res. 441 - Honoring the historical contributions of Catholic sisters in the United States (Rep. Kaptur - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 2215 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 Merriman Road in Garden City, Michigan, as the "John J. Shivnen Post Office Building" (Rep. McCotter - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Con.Res. 163 - Expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as "National Job Corps Day" (Rep. Moran (KS) - Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott – Ways and Means)
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