Why the Lame Duck Congress Must Extend Jobless Benefits For Hard-hit Families But Not Tax Cuts For the Rich
As the long-term unemployed population in America continues to swell, with an estimated 4 million or more people now out of work, Congress is faced with a dilemma: how to extend unemployment benefits for those affected without blowing a hole in the budget deficit. The issue has become particularly pressing as the current Congress is […]