Wisconsin hasn't acted on extended jobless benefits plan

[Scuba]

http://www.jsonline.com/newswatch/124133629.html

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The Times story suggests that some states have held back on changing the law to allow the extended benefits for ideological reasons.

In Wisconsin, it is the job of the Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council to make recommendations ot the Legislature on changes to jobless pay, including the decision on whether to approve extended benefits. Those benefits ended April 16, according to the Department of Workforce Development.

The Wisconsin panel has not yet considered the measure, and could not even summon a quorum for its May meeting. Its April meeting was canceled.

In the Times story, Jim Buchen, vice president of government relations for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and a member of the advisory council, questioned whether there was a need for extended benefits.


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Yeah, Mr. Buchen is fine and doesn't need the benefit. WMC is one of Scott Walker's biggest donors. Whoever let them be in the unemployment insurance advisory council was insane.

[Jackpine Radical]

1. Not insane.

Corrupt, psychopathic, despicable, yes. But not insane. Ordinary crazy people are generally incapable of doing this much harm in such a sort time.

[Scuba]

2. Thanks, JackPine. You're right, of course. n/t