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What If Senator Kyl, (R-Az) Had to Live Soley On Unemployment Benefits?

Republican Senator Kyl says, "unemployment compensation is a disincentive for (laid-off workers) to seek new work." Hmm, wonder how long it would take him to start looking if he had to live off Arizona's maximum weekly UI pittance of $240. (Might not even cover his air conditioning bill.)

Senate passes jobless aid, business tax breaks

shumer The Senate voted Wednesday to extend key pieces of last year's economic stimulus measure, including help for the jobless and money to help financially strapped states pay for health care for the poor.

The 62-36 vote came over protests from conservatives who say the bill adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt. Six Republicans joined all but one Democrat, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, in voting for the bill.

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You're at home, talking to your friends and family about the circumstances surrounding your layoff. But, would that be the same story you'd tell to a recruiter or a potential employer in an interview?Â When an employer-type person gets you engaged in talking about your "transition," it might be easy to fall into casual blaming or resentment.Â How do you stay positive and keep your confidence in the interview?Â Take a look at what's recommended for explaining your layoff and landing a job. Also, a clever way to break the news about your layoff to friends, family, and perhaps the reruiter you know personally, is to send them a NoJobSurvivor postcard!

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