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Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« on: July 07, 2013, 11:22:23 AM »
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Jobless about to take big hit from sequester


 
The 11.7 million Americans still unemployed are finding their wallets getting even lighter as the sequester federal spending cuts kick in.

While the mandated decreases have been slow to trickle into the real economy, the unemployed are feeling the first big jolt.

As of July 1, the average weekly benefit of $289 will fall by $43 a week, adding pressure at a time when the labor market is trying to find its bearings but has yet to generate the kind of employment that would indicate a strong recovery.

Sharon MacGregor, a 43-year-old graphic designer by trade, lost her job about a year ago when the medical education company she worked for went under. Since then, she's struggled to find work and now has to contend with less unemployment compensation.

"It's horrible, I never thought it would be like this when I got let go," she said. "I've been laid off before and found a job in a couple of months. I thought I'd be fine."

MacGregor joins the ranks of 120,100 unemployment insurance recipients in New Jersey who will see their average compensation drop 22.2 percent, according to the National Employment Law Project.

The current typical unemployment insurance check for the Garden State runs $382, but will be reduced by $85.

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/jobless-about-take-big-hit-sequester-6C10553987

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023191381

Wait how can this even be a problem? I thought the economy was doing great and the job numbers were the bestest ever!

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Re: Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2013, 11:54:33 AM »
Its Bush's fault
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Re: Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2013, 11:55:41 AM »
Quote from: DLR Pyro on July 07, 2013, 11:54:33 AM
Its Bush's fault
...and those pesky Jooooz.
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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2013, 11:58:26 AM »
Ok DUmmies, while you whine about the sequester, take the time to remember...It was Barack Hussien Obama's IDEA!
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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2013, 12:07:12 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on July 07, 2013, 11:58:26 AM
Ok DUmmies, while you whine about the sequester, take the time to remember...It was Barack Hussien Obama's IDEA!

But he evolved. He was for it before he was against it. IT'S NOT HIS FAULT!

This is the definition of SMART Power!!!1111!!!elevinty

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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2013, 12:40:43 PM »
The shell game wealth transfer of unemployment is becoming even more of a swindle, if that is even possible.
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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2013, 01:14:27 PM »
First week of furloughs start tomorrow.  Wonder how charitable all those DA and DoD civilians that voted for 44 are gonna feel come Monday morning.
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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2013, 01:31:09 PM »
Necessity is the mother of invention.

Some will sit around and die, unable to fend for themselves in a world where someone's not holding their hand. Others will use their time more wisely and learn how to make lemonade out of lemons.

Time to choose.

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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2013, 03:43:55 PM »
Quote from: txradioguy on July 07, 2013, 01:14:27 PM
First week of furloughs start tomorrow.  Wonder how charitable all those DA and DoD civilians that voted for 44 are gonna feel come Monday morning.

I know a bunch of them, and they are P.I.S.S.E.D O.F.F
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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2013, 08:17:39 PM »
Quote from: txradioguy on July 07, 2013, 01:14:27 PM
First week of furloughs start tomorrow.  Wonder how charitable all those DA and DoD civilians that voted for 44 are gonna feel come Monday morning.

How did they feel about 0bama spending $100 million and giving $7 billion away on his latest vaco?
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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2013, 10:13:00 PM »
Blame ObamaCare for for people not finding full time jobs.

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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2013, 12:04:52 AM »
Quote from: BadCat on July 07, 2013, 11:58:26 AM
Ok DUmmies, while you whine about the sequester, take the time to remember...It was Barack Hussien Obama's IDEA!

While they're at it they can remember how much his little trip just cost.
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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2013, 11:42:39 AM »
Quote from: txradioguy on July 07, 2013, 01:14:27 PM
First week of furloughs start tomorrow.  Wonder how charitable all those DA and DoD civilians that voted for 44 are gonna feel come Monday morning.
It's hard to imagine that anyone in the DoD, or any defense contractor, could vote for the jug-eared muslim.

It must have been a very nuanced vote.
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Re: Jobless about to take big hit from sequester
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2013, 11:53:01 AM »
Quote from: txradioguy on July 07, 2013, 01:14:27 PM
First week of furloughs start tomorrow.  Wonder how charitable all those DA and DoD civilians that voted for 44 are gonna feel come Monday morning.

friend of mine is off today due to a furlough.........she is being lazy and isn't worried but she is financially responsible.  :-)
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