I thought Unemployment benefits were extended for 13 more weeks? What happened in Illinois????

Question

I thought Unemployment benefits were extended for 13 more weeks? What happened in Illinois????

Answer 1

Unemployment benefits have not been extended.  Extended benefits, when they are available, are federal, not state.  It would require an act of Congress to extend benefits, and they are on vacation for the summer.  Not much is likely to happen after summer is over.  Election year and all of the Reps and 1/3 of the Sens. are up for election -- they'll be campaigning.

Answer 2

Be sure and let us know if Obama encourages congress to extend them.

Answer 3

Contact your Illinois Senator - Barack Obama.

I'm sure HE will promise them to you.

But don't hold your breath waiting for him to KEEP any of his promises.

He hasn't passed any laws with his name attached since he was elected to the Senate.