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Congress Prepares More Moves to Prevent Double-Dip Recession

Posted October 28, 2009
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“Fear that the economy might fall back into recession is compelling Congress to extend unemployment benefits and incentives for homebuying that lawmakers hope will help sustain growth.” (Washington Times, Wednesday)

The route is all too familiar.

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  1. Comment by Tom DelMundo on 28 October 2009:

    Unempolyment Benefits =”sustain growth”. ROFL

  2. Comment by Louie in Seattle on 28 October 2009:

    I am a 57-year-old Information Technology professional, with many skills, and have been out of work since May 1st. I have had one interview since then, and they picked someone else. Age discrimination?
    Unemployment insurance is the only think keeping me from losing my house. Roll on the floor laughing until you lose YOUR house.

  3. Comment by Cam on 28 October 2009:

    I’m sorry Louie, I didn’t realize that you were entitled to our money, my bad…

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