MSNBC just broke the news that Bunning has given up and will no longer block the spending bill that includes an extension of unemployment benefits, plus a number of other important stuff. I am unemployed and my benefit period just expired so needless to say, I am very pleased with this. I am a therapist and just joined a group practice in which you get paid when the money comes in, so I need my benefits to continue in order for this to work as it takes time to build a case load. I am also glad that money will be flowing to other worth while projects as well.
Especially gratifying is that this jack ass persisted just long enough to make the evening news, so that Americans once again got to see the real differences between the Dems and the Repukes. I saw a story about Bunning tonight on ABC, complete with some folks on unemployment, one who would lose her house if she didn't get her check, and a guy who feared landing in the street as a result. The Repukes are being revealed as the "screw you" party for all to see, yeah!!! So, the R's are unveiled for all to see, but they wilted before any real damage was done.
We need to keep shining a bright light on what they really think about the little people, apparently enough heat and light works to melt even the resolve of the worst of the worst.
Don't lose heart guys, the tide is turning bit by bit. I think in the end we will thank god Brown won in Mass, it has really served as a wake up call.
I am sure the news will be welcomed by others here... I can't be the only one effected.
Update [2010-3-2 20:6:3 by PLS]: here is the link kindly provided by Vita Brevis. Please tip appropriately!
http://www.cnn.com/...
Countdown leading with this story now!!!
Update [2010-3-2 21:0:7 by PLS]: Bunning "amendment" just defeated, clearing the way to pass the bill.