24,000 Kentuckians Set To Lose Unemployment Benefits Because Of Mitch McConnell's Obstruction

[Report1212]

His own constituents, because he defends tax breaks for the rich.

Last month, the Democratic staff of the House Ways and Means Committee released a report looking at how many Americans would lose their benefits if they unemployment insurance was not extended. According to their research, as many as 24,000 Kentuckians will lose their benefits this week because of McConnell’s obstruction.

The state’s unemployment rate remains a very high 8.2 percent, and there simply aren’t enough jobs for everyone who is unemployed.

Read more: http://boldprogressives.org/24000-kentuckians-set-to-lose-unemployment-benefits-because-of-mitch-mcconnells-obstruction/

[Scuba]

1. And the businesses that depend on those Kentuckians will also suffer ....

... as will the businesses who ... Well, you get the point.

[Comrade_McKenzie]

2. My aunt's laid off coal miner husband is one of them. They have 2 kids to feed. nt

[Report1212]

3. He should try to talk to the media nt

[JNelson6563]

4. And yet he'll win re-election

or lose to someone worse than he is. Lot of stupid people out there.

Julie

[butterfly77]

5. Now,what will they do about it..

I doubt if many of them know this.