unemployment

so i thought the unemployment freeze was only for the people who had reached their 99weeks but i didnt get my payment this week so i called and as of july 6th all extended benefits are on hold pending legislation...i dont know what im going to do..im just so tired of not having a job and having to worry im sick to my stomach i was barely making it on my unemployment now i just dont know ..........sorry i just needed to vent

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I'm in the same boat as you, unfortunately. The last payment I received was June 9th. To say things have been difficult is an understatement. The reason right now legislation has been held up was that they were waiting for Sen. Byrd's replacement to be named. The legislation passed the House and next Tuesday it will be voted on by the Senate. The replacement is another democrat and will be the deciding vote. From what I have read, it look like its going to pass.

I have a job interview next Saturday and I'm keeping my fingers crossed it will pan out for me. How long have you been out of work. I've been out since 11/08. Just know that you're not alone

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I feel your pain as well.

I've been unemployed since December and looking for a job. But I'm also pregnant and due in 6 weeks... not many people are hiring pregnant women these days.

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I feel your pain too. I have been unemployed since last June. If the extension is not approved then my unemployment will be end in 3 weeks. If it ends, it will be very hard for us too. I hope what the PP said, it is true that it will be passed next week. Let's all keep our fingers crossed.

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I'm on the same boat. We need to call on Monday. Here are the numbers.


Charles E. (Chuck) Schumer
(D)
New York
Senator
202-224-6542
202-228-3027

Kirsten Gillibrand
(D)
New York
Senator
202-224-4451
202-228-0282

The Honorable Peter T. King
House of Representatives
339 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3203 ( I don't have his #)

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The extention was passed. From what I read, there's going to be a final senate vote tonight and then Pres. Obama will sign the bill tomorrow. Unfortunately, we won't be getting the extra $25.00 a week. I think that was one of the bargaining chips they used to get the votes. Still at least its something. The benefits are retroactive from June 2nd. I wonder how long its going to take before we get that money?

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From what I understand, once Pres Obama signs it. It will take 2-4 weeks for us to receive our money.

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I just read this morning that New York and Pennsylvania back payments should go out next week. In other states like Nevada and North Carolina, it may take a few weeks.

In addition, I just found out that because the unemployment rate dropped in NY, we'll only be able to collect for 93 weeks. After August 16, no new claims will be excepted into Tier 4.

Message edited 7/22/2010 10:31:24 AM.

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thanks! I told her to call...I think she is scared to here if it's a No

but logically it seems like she should