Oregon State is taking unemloyment extension matter on their own.

by **Jobless_in_Ma** Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:13 pm

Seems Oregon is taking matters into their own hands here.

"Oregon Democratic Senate Majority Leader Diane Rosenbaum is joining Republic Sen. Brian Boquist to sponsor two bills that would extend unemployment benefits for between 20 and 26 weeks"

http://www.thestatecolumn.com/state_politics/oregon/push-for-unemployment-extension-heads-west/

by 503Depressed Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:06 pm

by Guest Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:08 pm

That is great news! It is also better than Rep. Lee's proposal. I wish I lived in Oregon.

by **Jobless_in_Ma** Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:09 pm

"This proposal would be funded in part by federal funding, tapping into a federal emergency fund that would provide nearly $250 million."

This is ONLY for Oregon though.

by Guest Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:19 pm

WOW!! That is great news!!! maybe we are starting to see a trend here. Might be a better way to approach it, state by state?
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by Guest Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:21 pm

It also has republican support?? did i read that right? WOW affraid

by jmainframe Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:52 pm

If these pieces of legislation are successful, other states will certainly do the same IMHO.

by TR11005 Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:41 am

Great news from Oregon. At least one state cares about its people who have been without work for a very long time. We should rally in support of Oregon.
Happy dance

by Mcfly Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:12 am

Its great news if your Governor isn't a hard head ( to be polite). I think this is wonderful for Oregon and maybe others who have non-draconean 'leaders'.

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